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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.14, 26,565.64 and 9,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.14, 26,565.64 and 9,833.13 is: 14,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.14 : 26,565.64 = 9,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.14/26,565.64 = 9,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.14x = 26,565.64 × 9,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.14x = 261,223,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,223,391.65/17,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.79

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