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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.73, 26,579.47 and 9,418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.73, 26,579.47 and 9,418.73 is: 14,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.73 : 26,579.47 = 9,418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.73/26,579.47 = 9,418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.73x = 26,579.47 × 9,418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.73x = 250,344,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,344,851.47/17,734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.08

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