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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.74, 26,039.27 and 9,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.74, 26,039.27 and 9,437.11 is: 14,180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.74 : 26,039.27 = 9,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.74/26,039.27 = 9,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.74x = 26,039.27 × 9,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.74x = 245,735,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,735,413.80/17,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.81

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