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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.72, 26,445.30 and 9,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.72, 26,445.30 and 9,828.28 is: 14,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.72 : 26,445.30 = 9,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.72/26,445.30 = 9,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.72x = 26,445.30 × 9,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.72x = 259,911,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,911,813.08/17,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.84

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