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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.84, 26,676.92 and 9,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.84, 26,676.92 and 9,460.81 is: 14,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.84 : 26,676.92 = 9,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.84/26,676.92 = 9,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.84x = 26,676.92 × 9,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.84x = 252,385,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,385,271.51/17,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.82

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