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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.96, 26,645.08 and 9,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.96, 26,645.08 and 9,004.36 is: 13,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.96 : 26,645.08 = 9,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.96/26,645.08 = 9,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.96x = 26,645.08 × 9,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.96x = 239,921,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,921,892.55/17,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.51

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