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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.40, 26,628.60 and 9,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.40, 26,628.60 and 9,960.20 is: 14,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.40 : 26,628.60 = 9,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.40/26,628.60 = 9,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.40x = 26,628.60 × 9,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.40x = 265,226,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,226,181.72/17,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.30

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