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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.94, 26,656.26 and 9,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.94, 26,656.26 and 9,889.44 is: 14,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.94 : 26,656.26 = 9,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.94/26,656.26 = 9,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.94x = 26,656.26 × 9,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.94x = 263,615,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,615,483.89/17,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,830.74

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