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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.75, 26,473.49 and 9,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.75, 26,473.49 and 9,331.41 is: 13,980.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.75 : 26,473.49 = 9,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.75/26,473.49 = 9,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.75x = 26,473.49 × 9,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.75x = 247,034,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034,942.66/17,669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.67

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