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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.20, 26,950.59 and 9,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.20, 26,950.59 and 9,660.22 is: 14,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.20 : 26,950.59 = 9,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.20/26,950.59 = 9,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.20x = 26,950.59 × 9,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.20x = 260,348,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,348,628.53/17,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.38

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