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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.74, 26,964.39 and 9,643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.74, 26,964.39 and 9,643.35 is: 14,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.74 : 26,964.39 = 9,643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.74/26,964.39 = 9,643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.74x = 26,964.39 × 9,643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.74x = 260,027,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,027,187.59/17,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.25

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