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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,704.98, 26,557.47 and 9,812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,704.98, 26,557.47 and 9,812.34 is: 14,718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,704.98 : 26,557.47 = 9,812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,704.98/26,557.47 = 9,812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,704.98x = 26,557.47 × 9,812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,704.98x = 260,590,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,590,925.18/17,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.51

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