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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.76, 26,621.65 and 9,962.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.76, 26,621.65 and 9,962.04 is: 14,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.76 : 26,621.65 = 9,962.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.76/26,621.65 = 9,962.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.76x = 26,621.65 × 9,962.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.76x = 265,205,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,205,942.17/17,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,943.07

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