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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.50, 26,634.48 and 9,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.50, 26,634.48 and 9,439.52 is: 14,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.50 : 26,634.48 = 9,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.50/26,634.48 = 9,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.50x = 26,634.48 × 9,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.50x = 251,416,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,416,573.48/17,761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.14

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