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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.96, 26,651.08 and 9,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.96, 26,651.08 and 9,008.36 is: 13,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.96 : 26,651.08 = 9,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.96/26,651.08 = 9,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.96x = 26,651.08 × 9,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.96x = 240,082,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,082,523.03/17,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.50

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