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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.27, 26,558.33 and 9,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.27, 26,558.33 and 9,828.26 is: 14,728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.27 : 26,558.33 = 9,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.27/26,558.33 = 9,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.27x = 26,558.33 × 9,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.27x = 261,021,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,021,990.47/17,722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,728.48

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