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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.91, 26,573.95 and 9,930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.91, 26,573.95 and 9,930.25 is: 14,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.91 : 26,573.95 = 9,930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.91/26,573.95 = 9,930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.91x = 26,573.95 × 9,930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.91x = 263,885,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,885,966.99/17,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.18

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