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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.63, 26,456.81 and 9,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.63, 26,456.81 and 9,320.27 is: 13,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.63 : 26,456.81 = 9,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.63/26,456.81 = 9,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.63x = 26,456.81 × 9,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.63x = 246,584,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,584,565.94/17,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.97

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