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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.27, 26,665.74 and 9,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.27, 26,665.74 and 9,007.47 is: 13,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.27 : 26,665.74 = 9,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.27/26,665.74 = 9,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.27x = 26,665.74 × 9,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.27x = 240,190,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,190,853.08/17,766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.49

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