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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.60, 26,619.30 and 9,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.60, 26,619.30 and 9,010.80 is: 13,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.60 : 26,619.30 = 9,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.60/26,619.30 = 9,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.60x = 26,619.30 × 9,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.60x = 239,861,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,861,188.44/17,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.40

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