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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.76, 26,317.50 and 9,756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.76, 26,317.50 and 9,756.04 is: 14,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.76 : 26,317.50 = 9,756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.76/26,317.50 = 9,756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.76x = 26,317.50 × 9,756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.76x = 256,754,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,754,582.70/17,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.76

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