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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.54, 26,597.19 and 9,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.54, 26,597.19 and 9,430.54 is: 14,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.54 : 26,597.19 = 9,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.54/26,597.19 = 9,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.54x = 26,597.19 × 9,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.54x = 250,825,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,825,833.05/17,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.79

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