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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.68, 26,643.96 and 9,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.68, 26,643.96 and 9,999.60 is: 14,979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.68 : 26,643.96 = 9,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.68/26,643.96 = 9,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.68x = 26,643.96 × 9,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.68x = 266,428,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,428,942.42/17,785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,979.97

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