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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.66, 26,977.27 and 9,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.66, 26,977.27 and 9,649.94 is: 14,479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.66 : 26,977.27 = 9,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.66/26,977.27 = 9,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.66x = 26,977.27 × 9,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.66x = 260,329,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,329,036.86/17,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.09

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