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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.84, 26,679.93 and 9,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.84, 26,679.93 and 9,462.81 is: 14,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.84 : 26,679.93 = 9,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.84/26,679.93 = 9,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.84x = 26,679.93 × 9,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.84x = 252,467,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,467,108.40/17,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.82

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