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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.73, 26,573.48 and 9,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.73, 26,573.48 and 9,414.73 is: 14,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.73 : 26,573.48 = 9,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.73/26,573.48 = 9,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.73x = 26,573.48 × 9,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.73x = 250,181,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,181,959.42/17,730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.08

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