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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.14, 26,080.38 and 9,993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.14, 26,080.38 and 9,993.78 is: 14,970.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.14 : 26,080.38 = 9,993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.14/26,080.38 = 9,993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.14x = 26,080.38 × 9,993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.14x = 260,641,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,641,580.04/17,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.68

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