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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.14, 26,947.51 and 9,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.14, 26,947.51 and 9,658.16 is: 14,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.14 : 26,947.51 = 9,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.14/26,947.51 = 9,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.14x = 26,947.51 × 9,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.14x = 260,263,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,263,180.15/17,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.29

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