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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.52, 26,673.62 and 9,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.52, 26,673.62 and 9,012.72 is: 13,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.52 : 26,673.62 = 9,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.52/26,673.62 = 9,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.52x = 26,673.62 × 9,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.52x = 240,401,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,401,823.38/17,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.36

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