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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.76, 26,658.72 and 9,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.76, 26,658.72 and 9,444.92 is: 14,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.76 : 26,658.72 = 9,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.76/26,658.72 = 9,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.76x = 26,658.72 × 9,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.76x = 251,789,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,789,477.70/17,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.36

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