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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,696.95, 26,514.24 and 9,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,696.95, 26,514.24 and 9,358.54 is: 14,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,696.95 : 26,514.24 = 9,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,696.95/26,514.24 = 9,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,696.95x = 26,514.24 × 9,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,696.95x = 248,134,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,134,575.61/17,696.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.32

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