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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.77, 26,764.00 and 9,402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.77, 26,764.00 and 9,402.29 is: 14,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.77 : 26,764.00 = 9,402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.77/26,764.00 = 9,402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.77x = 26,764.00 × 9,402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.77x = 251,642,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,642,932.96/17,832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.26

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