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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.60, 26,647.60 and 9,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.60, 26,647.60 and 9,984.80 is: 14,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.60 : 26,647.60 = 9,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.60/26,647.60 = 9,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.60x = 26,647.60 × 9,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.60x = 266,070,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,070,956.48/17,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.01

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