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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.65, 26,419.61 and 9,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.65, 26,419.61 and 9,735.72 is: 14,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.65 : 26,419.61 = 9,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.65/26,419.61 = 9,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.65x = 26,419.61 × 9,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.65x = 257,213,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,213,876.79/17,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.85

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