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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.95, 26,512.74 and 9,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.95, 26,512.74 and 9,357.54 is: 14,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.95 : 26,512.74 = 9,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.95/26,512.74 = 9,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.95x = 26,512.74 × 9,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.95x = 248,094,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094,025.06/17,695.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.82

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