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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,987.67, 26,983.80 and 9,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,987.67, 26,983.80 and 9,656.26 is: 14,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,987.67 : 26,983.80 = 9,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,987.67/26,983.80 = 9,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,987.67x = 26,983.80 × 9,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,987.67x = 260,562,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,562,521.13/17,987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.62

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