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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.48, 26,383.68 and 9,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.48, 26,383.68 and 9,263.04 is: 13,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.48 : 26,383.68 = 9,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.48/26,383.68 = 9,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.48x = 26,383.68 × 9,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.48x = 244,393,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,393,083.19/17,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.39

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