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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.22, 26,460.99 and 9,334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.22, 26,460.99 and 9,334.98 is: 13,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.22 : 26,460.99 = 9,334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.22/26,460.99 = 9,334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.22x = 26,460.99 × 9,334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.22x = 247,012,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,012,812.43/17,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.46

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