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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.04, 26,679.59 and 9,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.04, 26,679.59 and 9,021.72 is: 13,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.04 : 26,679.59 = 9,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.04/26,679.59 = 9,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.04x = 26,679.59 × 9,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.04x = 240,695,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,695,745.59/17,787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.09

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