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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.38, 25,506.36 and 9,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.38, 25,506.36 and 9,608.40 is: 14,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.38 : 25,506.36 = 9,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.38/25,506.36 = 9,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.38x = 25,506.36 × 9,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.38x = 245,075,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,075,309.42/17,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.86

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