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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.91, 26,697.40 and 9,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.91, 26,697.40 and 9,033.60 is: 13,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.91 : 26,697.40 = 9,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.91/26,697.40 = 9,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.91x = 26,697.40 × 9,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.91x = 241,173,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,173,632.64/17,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.91

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