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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.78, 26,996.67 and 9,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.78, 26,996.67 and 9,227.10 is: 13,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.78 : 26,996.67 = 9,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.78/26,996.67 = 9,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.78x = 26,996.67 × 9,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.78x = 249,100,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,100,973.76/17,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.65

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