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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.67, 26,055.60 and 9,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.67, 26,055.60 and 9,969.70 is: 14,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.67 : 26,055.60 = 9,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.67/26,055.60 = 9,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.67x = 26,055.60 × 9,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.67x = 259,766,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,766,515.32/17,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.32

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