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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.72, 26,665.24 and 9,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.72, 26,665.24 and 9,984.84 is: 14,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.72 : 26,665.24 = 9,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.72/26,665.24 = 9,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.72x = 26,665.24 × 9,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.72x = 266,248,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,248,154.96/17,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.00

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