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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.76, 26,177.32 and 9,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.76, 26,177.32 and 9,117.60 is: 13,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.76 : 26,177.32 = 9,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.76/26,177.32 = 9,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.76x = 26,177.32 × 9,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.76x = 238,674,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,674,332.83/17,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.53

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