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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.28, 26,463.06 and 9,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.28, 26,463.06 and 9,872.44 is: 14,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.28 : 26,463.06 = 9,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.28/26,463.06 = 9,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.28x = 26,463.06 × 9,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.28x = 261,254,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,254,972.07/17,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.07

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