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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.44, 26,668.14 and 9,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.44, 26,668.14 and 9,012.52 is: 13,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.44 : 26,668.14 = 9,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.44/26,668.14 = 9,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.44x = 26,668.14 × 9,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.44x = 240,347,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,347,145.11/17,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.35

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