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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.96, 26,462.76 and 9,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.96, 26,462.76 and 9,329.68 is: 13,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.96 : 26,462.76 = 9,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.96/26,462.76 = 9,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.96x = 26,462.76 × 9,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.96x = 246,889,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,889,082.72/17,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.29

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