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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.01, 26,593.86 and 9,293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.01, 26,593.86 and 9,293.06 is: 13,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.01 : 26,593.86 = 9,293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.01/26,593.86 = 9,293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.01x = 26,593.86 × 9,293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.01x = 247,138,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,138,437.95/17,726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.14

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