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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,677.08, 26,527.68 and 9,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,677.08, 26,527.68 and 9,356.76 is: 14,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,677.08 : 26,527.68 = 9,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,677.08/26,527.68 = 9,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,677.08x = 26,527.68 × 9,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,677.08x = 248,213,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,213,135.12/17,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.52

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