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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.76, 26,291.64 and 9,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.76, 26,291.64 and 9,317.84 is: 13,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.76 : 26,291.64 = 9,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.76/26,291.64 = 9,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.76x = 26,291.64 × 9,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.76x = 244,981,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,981,294.86/17,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.76

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