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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.04, 26,477.74 and 9,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.04, 26,477.74 and 9,324.82 is: 13,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.04 : 26,477.74 = 9,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.04/26,477.74 = 9,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.04x = 26,477.74 × 9,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.04x = 246,900,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,900,151.81/17,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.02

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