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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.67, 26,079.60 and 9,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.67, 26,079.60 and 9,985.70 is: 14,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.67 : 26,079.60 = 9,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.67/26,079.60 = 9,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.67x = 26,079.60 × 9,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.67x = 260,423,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,423,061.72/17,386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,978.32

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