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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.92, 26,030.70 and 9,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.92, 26,030.70 and 9,960.12 is: 14,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.92 : 26,030.70 = 9,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.92/26,030.70 = 9,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.92x = 26,030.70 × 9,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.92x = 259,268,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,268,895.68/17,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.66

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