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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.02, 26,683.77 and 9,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.02, 26,683.77 and 9,019.22 is: 13,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.02 : 26,683.77 = 9,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.02/26,683.77 = 9,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.02x = 26,683.77 × 9,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.02x = 240,666,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,666,792.06/17,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.32

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