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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,696.77, 26,513.87 and 9,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,696.77, 26,513.87 and 9,358.29 is: 14,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,696.77 : 26,513.87 = 9,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,696.77/26,513.87 = 9,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,696.77x = 26,513.87 × 9,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,696.77x = 248,124,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,124,437.69/17,696.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.89

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