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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.91, 26,566.79 and 9,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.91, 26,566.79 and 9,833.90 is: 14,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.91 : 26,566.79 = 9,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.91/26,566.79 = 9,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.91x = 26,566.79 × 9,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.91x = 261,254,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,254,974.18/17,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,736.93

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