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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.76, 27,001.43 and 9,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.76, 27,001.43 and 9,666.06 is: 14,503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.76 : 27,001.43 = 9,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.76/27,001.43 = 9,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.76x = 27,001.43 × 9,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.76x = 260,997,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,997,442.47/17,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.27

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