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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.67, 26,057.10 and 9,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.67, 26,057.10 and 9,970.70 is: 14,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.67 : 26,057.10 = 9,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.67/26,057.10 = 9,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.67x = 26,057.10 × 9,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.67x = 259,807,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,807,526.97/17,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.82

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