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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.40, 26,007.90 and 9,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.40, 26,007.90 and 9,565.80 is: 14,338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.40 : 26,007.90 = 9,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.40/26,007.90 = 9,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.40x = 26,007.90 × 9,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.40x = 248,786,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,786,369.82/17,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,338.12

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