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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.58, 26,942.16 and 9,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.58, 26,942.16 and 9,654.60 is: 14,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.58 : 26,942.16 = 9,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.58/26,942.16 = 9,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.58x = 26,942.16 × 9,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.58x = 260,115,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,115,777.94/17,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.95

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