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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.88, 26,518.40 and 9,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.88, 26,518.40 and 9,773.94 is: 14,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.88 : 26,518.40 = 9,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.88/26,518.40 = 9,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.88x = 26,518.40 × 9,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.88x = 259,189,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,189,250.50/17,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.93

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