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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.83, 26,663.38 and 9,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.83, 26,663.38 and 9,451.80 is: 14,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.83 : 26,663.38 = 9,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.83/26,663.38 = 9,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.83x = 26,663.38 × 9,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.83x = 252,016,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,016,935.08/17,764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.28

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