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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.98, 26,563.48 and 9,816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.98, 26,563.48 and 9,816.34 is: 14,724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.98 : 26,563.48 = 9,816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.98/26,563.48 = 9,816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.98x = 26,563.48 × 9,816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.98x = 260,756,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,756,151.26/17,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.52

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