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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.36, 26,639.28 and 9,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.36, 26,639.28 and 9,441.36 is: 14,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.36 : 26,639.28 = 9,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.36/26,639.28 = 9,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.36x = 26,639.28 × 9,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.36x = 251,511,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,511,032.62/17,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.76

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