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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.64, 26,654.40 and 9,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.64, 26,654.40 and 9,983.92 is: 14,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.64 : 26,654.40 = 9,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.64/26,654.40 = 9,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.64x = 26,654.40 × 9,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.64x = 266,115,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,115,397.25/17,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.85

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