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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.55, 26,264.41 and 9,638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.55, 26,264.41 and 9,638.68 is: 14,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.55 : 26,264.41 = 9,638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.55/26,264.41 = 9,638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.55x = 26,264.41 × 9,638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.55x = 253,154,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,154,063.86/17,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.56

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