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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.44, 26,006.16 and 9,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.44, 26,006.16 and 9,936.80 is: 14,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.44 : 26,006.16 = 9,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.44/26,006.16 = 9,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.44x = 26,006.16 × 9,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.44x = 258,418,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,418,010.69/17,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.20

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