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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.58, 26,781.52 and 9,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.58, 26,781.52 and 9,553.78 is: 14,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.58 : 26,781.52 = 9,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.58/26,781.52 = 9,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.58x = 26,781.52 × 9,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.58x = 255,864,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,864,750.15/17,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.05

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