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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.76, 23,844.54 and 9,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.76, 23,844.54 and 9,826.76 is: 13,560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.76 : 23,844.54 = 9,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.76/23,844.54 = 9,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.76x = 23,844.54 × 9,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.76x = 234,314,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,314,571.89/17,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.84

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