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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.04, 26,702.76 and 9,478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.04, 26,702.76 and 9,478.10 is: 14,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.04 : 26,702.76 = 9,478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.04/26,702.76 = 9,478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.04x = 26,702.76 × 9,478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.04x = 253,091,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,091,429.56/17,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.78

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