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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.70, 26,609.88 and 9,299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.70, 26,609.88 and 9,299.19 is: 13,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.70 : 26,609.88 = 9,299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.70/26,609.88 = 9,299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.70x = 26,609.88 × 9,299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.70x = 247,450,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,450,314.98/17,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.89

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