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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.46, 26,651.85 and 9,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.46, 26,651.85 and 9,008.86 is: 13,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.46 : 26,651.85 = 9,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.46/26,651.85 = 9,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.46x = 26,651.85 × 9,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.46x = 240,102,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,102,785.39/17,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.26

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