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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.52, 26,477.60 and 9,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.52, 26,477.60 and 9,334.16 is: 13,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.52 : 26,477.60 = 9,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.52/26,477.60 = 9,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.52x = 26,477.60 × 9,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.52x = 247,146,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,146,154.82/17,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.77

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