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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.09, 26,783.77 and 9,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.09, 26,783.77 and 9,555.28 is: 14,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.09 : 26,783.77 = 9,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.09/26,783.77 = 9,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.09x = 26,783.77 × 9,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.09x = 255,926,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,926,421.81/17,874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.29

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