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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.54, 26,598.69 and 9,431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.54, 26,598.69 and 9,431.54 is: 14,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.54 : 26,598.69 = 9,431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.54/26,598.69 = 9,431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.54x = 26,598.69 × 9,431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.54x = 250,866,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,866,608.68/17,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,135.29

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