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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.84, 26,063.28 and 9,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.84, 26,063.28 and 9,977.04 is: 14,967.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.84 : 26,063.28 = 9,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.84/26,063.28 = 9,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.84x = 26,063.28 × 9,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.84x = 260,034,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,034,387.09/17,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,967.01

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