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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.83, 26,778.90 and 9,552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.83, 26,778.90 and 9,552.03 is: 14,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.83 : 26,778.90 = 9,552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.83/26,778.90 = 9,552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.83x = 26,778.90 × 9,552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.83x = 255,792,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,792,791.57/17,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,313.43

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