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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,800.76, 26,651.84 and 9,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,800.76, 26,651.84 and 9,017.33 is: 13,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,800.76 : 26,651.84 = 9,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,800.76/26,651.84 = 9,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,800.76x = 26,651.84 × 9,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,800.76x = 240,328,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,328,258.04/17,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.01

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