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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.28, 26,274.76 and 9,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.28, 26,274.76 and 9,727.56 is: 14,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.28 : 26,274.76 = 9,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.28/26,274.76 = 9,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.28x = 26,274.76 × 9,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.28x = 255,589,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,589,304.39/17,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.03

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