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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.52, 26,675.12 and 9,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.52, 26,675.12 and 9,013.72 is: 13,528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.52 : 26,675.12 = 9,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.52/26,675.12 = 9,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.52x = 26,675.12 × 9,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.52x = 240,442,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,442,062.65/17,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.87

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