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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.46, 26,645.85 and 9,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.46, 26,645.85 and 9,004.86 is: 13,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.46 : 26,645.85 = 9,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.46/26,645.85 = 9,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.46x = 26,645.85 × 9,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.46x = 239,942,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,942,148.83/17,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.27

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