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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.68, 26,313.36 and 9,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.68, 26,313.36 and 9,661.12 is: 14,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.68 : 26,313.36 = 9,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.68/26,313.36 = 9,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.68x = 26,313.36 × 9,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.68x = 254,216,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,216,528.56/17,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.22

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