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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.40, 26,460.30 and 9,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.40, 26,460.30 and 9,851.40 is: 14,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.40 : 26,460.30 = 9,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.40/26,460.30 = 9,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.40x = 26,460.30 × 9,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.40x = 260,670,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,670,999.42/17,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.83

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