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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.54, 26,540.91 and 9,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.54, 26,540.91 and 9,381.36 is: 14,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.54 : 26,540.91 = 9,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.54/26,540.91 = 9,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.54x = 26,540.91 × 9,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.54x = 248,989,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,989,831.44/17,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.03

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