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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.99, 26,632.24 and 9,438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.99, 26,632.24 and 9,438.01 is: 14,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.99 : 26,632.24 = 9,438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.99/26,632.24 = 9,438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.99x = 26,632.24 × 9,438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.99x = 251,355,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,355,257.27/17,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.89

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