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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.64, 26,402.46 and 9,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.64, 26,402.46 and 9,838.60 is: 14,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.64 : 26,402.46 = 9,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.64/26,402.46 = 9,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.64x = 26,402.46 × 9,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.64x = 259,763,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,763,242.96/17,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.80

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