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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.94, 26,651.75 and 9,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.94, 26,651.75 and 9,886.44 is: 14,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.94 : 26,651.75 = 9,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.94/26,651.75 = 9,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.94x = 26,651.75 × 9,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.94x = 263,490,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,490,927.27/17,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.23

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