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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.16, 26,664.12 and 9,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.16, 26,664.12 and 9,005.52 is: 13,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.16 : 26,664.12 = 9,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.16/26,664.12 = 9,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.16x = 26,664.12 × 9,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.16x = 240,124,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,124,265.94/17,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.74

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