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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.76, 26,267.10 and 9,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.76, 26,267.10 and 9,184.84 is: 13,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.76 : 26,267.10 = 9,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.76/26,267.10 = 9,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.76x = 26,267.10 × 9,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.76x = 241,259,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,259,110.76/17,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.06

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