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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.15, 26,981.00 and 9,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.15, 26,981.00 and 9,652.44 is: 14,482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.15 : 26,981.00 = 9,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.15/26,981.00 = 9,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.15x = 26,981.00 × 9,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.15x = 260,432,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,432,448.13/17,982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.83

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