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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.67, 26,094.60 and 9,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.67, 26,094.60 and 9,995.70 is: 14,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.67 : 26,094.60 = 9,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.67/26,094.60 = 9,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.67x = 26,094.60 × 9,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.67x = 260,833,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833,793.22/17,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.32

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