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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.25, 26,671.32 and 9,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.25, 26,671.32 and 9,008.67 is: 13,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.25 : 26,671.32 = 9,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.25/26,671.32 = 9,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.25x = 26,671.32 × 9,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.25x = 240,273,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,273,120.34/17,771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.33

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