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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.74, 26,453.59 and 9,845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.74, 26,453.59 and 9,845.15 is: 14,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.74 : 26,453.59 = 9,845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.74/26,453.59 = 9,845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.74x = 26,453.59 × 9,845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.74x = 260,439,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,439,404.71/17,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.49

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