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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.20, 26,659.66 and 9,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.20, 26,659.66 and 9,003.24 is: 13,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.20 : 26,659.66 = 9,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.20/26,659.66 = 9,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.20x = 26,659.66 × 9,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.20x = 240,023,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,023,317.30/17,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.15

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