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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.05, 26,080.16 and 9,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.05, 26,080.16 and 9,997.41 is: 14,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.05 : 26,080.16 = 9,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.05/26,080.16 = 9,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.05x = 26,080.16 × 9,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.05x = 260,734,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,734,002.40/17,404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.23

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