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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.76, 26,337.72 and 9,782.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.76, 26,337.72 and 9,782.48 is: 14,659.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.76 : 26,337.72 = 9,782.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.76/26,337.72 = 9,782.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.76x = 26,337.72 × 9,782.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.76x = 257,648,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,648,219.15/17,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.29

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