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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.68, 26,311.86 and 9,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.68, 26,311.86 and 9,660.12 is: 14,466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.68 : 26,311.86 = 9,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.68/26,311.86 = 9,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.68x = 26,311.86 × 9,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.68x = 254,175,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,175,725.02/17,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.72

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