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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.76, 26,335.96 and 9,675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.76, 26,335.96 and 9,675.91 is: 14,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.76 : 26,335.96 = 9,675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.76/26,335.96 = 9,675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.76x = 26,335.96 × 9,675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.76x = 254,824,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,824,288.69/17,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.48

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