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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.07, 26,688.63 and 9,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.07, 26,688.63 and 9,027.76 is: 13,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.07 : 26,688.63 = 9,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.07/26,688.63 = 9,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.07x = 26,688.63 × 9,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.07x = 240,938,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,938,546.37/17,793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.15

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