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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.43, 26,308.49 and 9,657.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.43, 26,308.49 and 9,657.87 is: 14,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.43 : 26,308.49 = 9,657.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.43/26,308.49 = 9,657.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.43x = 26,308.49 × 9,657.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.43x = 254,083,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,083,928.03/17,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.35

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