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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.76, 26,323.53 and 9,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.76, 26,323.53 and 9,760.04 is: 14,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.76 : 26,323.53 = 9,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.76/26,323.53 = 9,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.76x = 26,323.53 × 9,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.76x = 256,918,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,918,705.74/17,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,642.78

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