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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.33, 26,961.67 and 9,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.33, 26,961.67 and 9,207.73 is: 13,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.33 : 26,961.67 = 9,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.33/26,961.67 = 9,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.33x = 26,961.67 × 9,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.33x = 248,255,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,255,777.71/17,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.38

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