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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.53, 26,866.04 and 9,588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.53, 26,866.04 and 9,588.50 is: 14,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.53 : 26,866.04 = 9,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.53/26,866.04 = 9,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.53x = 26,866.04 × 9,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.53x = 257,605,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,605,024.54/17,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.11

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