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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.96, 26,684.10 and 9,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.96, 26,684.10 and 9,030.36 is: 13,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.96 : 26,684.10 = 9,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.96/26,684.10 = 9,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.96x = 26,684.10 × 9,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.96x = 240,967,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,967,029.28/17,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.50

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