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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.12, 26,034.18 and 9,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.12, 26,034.18 and 9,965.28 is: 14,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.12 : 26,034.18 = 9,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.12/26,034.18 = 9,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.12x = 26,034.18 × 9,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.12x = 259,437,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,437,893.27/17,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.92

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