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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.08, 26,541.96 and 9,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.08, 26,541.96 and 9,917.20 is: 14,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.08 : 26,541.96 = 9,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.08/26,541.96 = 9,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.08x = 26,541.96 × 9,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.08x = 263,221,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,221,925.71/17,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,844.39

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