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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.20, 26,010.60 and 9,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.20, 26,010.60 and 9,961.20 is: 14,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.20 : 26,010.60 = 9,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.20/26,010.60 = 9,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.20x = 26,010.60 × 9,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.20x = 259,096,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,096,788.72/17,353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,930.78

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