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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.70, 26,525.94 and 9,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.70, 26,525.94 and 9,359.68 is: 14,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.70 : 26,525.94 = 9,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.70/26,525.94 = 9,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.70x = 26,525.94 × 9,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.70x = 248,274,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,274,310.10/17,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.67

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