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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.27, 26,981.17 and 9,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.27, 26,981.17 and 9,652.56 is: 14,483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.27 : 26,981.17 = 9,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.27/26,981.17 = 9,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.27x = 26,981.17 × 9,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.27x = 260,437,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,437,362.30/17,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.01

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