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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.97, 26,568.04 and 9,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.97, 26,568.04 and 9,926.31 is: 14,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.97 : 26,568.04 = 9,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.97/26,568.04 = 9,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.97x = 26,568.04 × 9,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.97x = 263,722,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,722,601.13/17,722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,880.27

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