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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.08, 26,529.59 and 9,809.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.08, 26,529.59 and 9,809.21 is: 14,699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.08 : 26,529.59 = 9,809.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.08/26,529.59 = 9,809.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.08x = 26,529.59 × 9,809.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.08x = 260,234,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,234,269.45/17,703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.94

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