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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.96, 26,367.77 and 9,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.96, 26,367.77 and 9,801.08 is: 14,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.96 : 26,367.77 = 9,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.96/26,367.77 = 9,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.96x = 26,367.77 × 9,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.96x = 258,432,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,432,515.86/17,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.37

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