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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.26, 26,267.28 and 9,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.26, 26,267.28 and 9,769.34 is: 14,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.26 : 26,267.28 = 9,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.26/26,267.28 = 9,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.26x = 26,267.28 × 9,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.26x = 256,613,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,613,989.20/17,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.23

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