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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.40, 26,687.17 and 9,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.40, 26,687.17 and 9,905.90 is: 14,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.40 : 26,687.17 = 9,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.40/26,687.17 = 9,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.40x = 26,687.17 × 9,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.40x = 264,360,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,360,316.25/17,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.88

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