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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.51, 26,474.60 and 9,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.51, 26,474.60 and 9,332.17 is: 13,981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.51 : 26,474.60 = 9,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.51/26,474.60 = 9,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.51x = 26,474.60 × 9,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.51x = 247,065,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,065,425.03/17,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.79

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