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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.74, 26,057.23 and 9,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.74, 26,057.23 and 9,376.79 is: 14,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.74 : 26,057.23 = 9,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.74/26,057.23 = 9,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.74x = 26,057.23 × 9,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.74x = 244,333,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333,173.69/17,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.12

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