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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.40, 26,579.70 and 9,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.40, 26,579.70 and 9,814.20 is: 14,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.40 : 26,579.70 = 9,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.40/26,579.70 = 9,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.40x = 26,579.70 × 9,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.40x = 260,858,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,858,491.74/17,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.27

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