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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.40, 26,013.90 and 9,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.40, 26,013.90 and 9,569.80 is: 14,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.40 : 26,013.90 = 9,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.40/26,013.90 = 9,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.40x = 26,013.90 × 9,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.40x = 248,947,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,947,820.22/17,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.11

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