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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.08, 26,382.96 and 9,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.08, 26,382.96 and 9,811.20 is: 14,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.08 : 26,382.96 = 9,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.08/26,382.96 = 9,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.08x = 26,382.96 × 9,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.08x = 258,848,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,848,497.15/17,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.54

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