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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.80, 26,623.69 and 9,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.80, 26,623.69 and 9,438.73 is: 14,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.80 : 26,623.69 = 9,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.80/26,623.69 = 9,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.80x = 26,623.69 × 9,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.80x = 251,293,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,293,731.36/17,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.57

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