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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.96, 26,648.08 and 9,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.96, 26,648.08 and 9,006.36 is: 13,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.96 : 26,648.08 = 9,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.96/26,648.08 = 9,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.96x = 26,648.08 × 9,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.96x = 240,002,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,002,201.79/17,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.50

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