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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.40, 26,711.70 and 9,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.40, 26,711.70 and 9,902.20 is: 14,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.40 : 26,711.70 = 9,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.40/26,711.70 = 9,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.40x = 26,711.70 × 9,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.40x = 264,504,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,504,595.74/17,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.32

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