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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.71, 26,640.23 and 9,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.71, 26,640.23 and 9,001.11 is: 13,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.71 : 26,640.23 = 9,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.71/26,640.23 = 9,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.71x = 26,640.23 × 9,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.71x = 239,791,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,791,595.65/17,770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.64

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