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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.76, 26,773.44 and 9,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.76, 26,773.44 and 9,073.62 is: 13,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.76 : 26,773.44 = 9,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.76/26,773.44 = 9,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.76x = 26,773.44 × 9,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.76x = 242,931,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,931,986.63/17,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.46

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