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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.48, 26,666.70 and 9,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.48, 26,666.70 and 9,454.24 is: 14,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.48 : 26,666.70 = 9,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.48/26,666.70 = 9,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.48x = 26,666.70 × 9,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.48x = 252,113,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,113,381.81/17,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,184.81

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