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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.70, 26,524.44 and 9,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.70, 26,524.44 and 9,358.68 is: 14,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.70 : 26,524.44 = 9,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.70/26,524.44 = 9,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.70x = 26,524.44 × 9,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.70x = 248,233,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,233,746.14/17,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,046.17

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