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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.76, 26,467.16 and 9,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.76, 26,467.16 and 9,751.52 is: 14,614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.76 : 26,467.16 = 9,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.76/26,467.16 = 9,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.76x = 26,467.16 × 9,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.76x = 258,095,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,095,040.08/17,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.04

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