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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.88, 26,612.82 and 9,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.88, 26,612.82 and 9,951.30 is: 14,926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.88 : 26,612.82 = 9,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.88/26,612.82 = 9,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.88x = 26,612.82 × 9,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.88x = 264,831,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,831,972.85/17,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.94

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