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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.04, 26,679.66 and 9,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.04, 26,679.66 and 9,473.86 is: 14,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.04 : 26,679.66 = 9,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.04/26,679.66 = 9,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.04x = 26,679.66 × 9,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.04x = 252,759,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,759,363.69/17,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.73

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