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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.79, 26,488.85 and 9,865.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.79, 26,488.85 and 9,865.71 is: 14,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.79 : 26,488.85 = 9,865.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.79/26,488.85 = 9,865.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.79x = 26,488.85 × 9,865.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.79x = 261,331,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,331,263.00/17,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.80

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