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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.78, 26,571.78 and 9,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.78, 26,571.78 and 9,390.66 is: 14,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.78 : 26,571.78 = 9,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.78/26,571.78 = 9,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.78x = 26,571.78 × 9,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.78x = 249,526,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,526,551.57/17,712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.37

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