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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,987.82, 26,989.52 and 9,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,987.82, 26,989.52 and 9,658.11 is: 14,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,987.82 : 26,989.52 = 9,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,987.82/26,989.52 = 9,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,987.82x = 26,989.52 × 9,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,987.82x = 260,667,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,667,704.72/17,987.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.34

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