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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.67, 26,054.10 and 9,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.67, 26,054.10 and 9,968.70 is: 14,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.67 : 26,054.10 = 9,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.67/26,054.10 = 9,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.67x = 26,054.10 × 9,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.67x = 259,725,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,725,506.67/17,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.82

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