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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.08, 26,018.22 and 9,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.08, 26,018.22 and 9,965 is: 14,939.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.08 : 26,018.22 = 9,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.08/26,018.22 = 9,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.08x = 26,018.22 × 9,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.08x = 259,271,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,271,562.30/17,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,939.23

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