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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.18, 26,674.67 and 9,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.18, 26,674.67 and 9,013.24 is: 13,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.18 : 26,674.67 = 9,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.18/26,674.67 = 9,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.18x = 26,674.67 × 9,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.18x = 240,425,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,425,207.81/17,772.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.18

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