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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.74, 26,748.09 and 9,485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.74, 26,748.09 and 9,485.69 is: 14,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.74 : 26,748.09 = 9,485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.74/26,748.09 = 9,485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.74x = 26,748.09 × 9,485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.74x = 253,723,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,723,956.09/17,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.37

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