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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.40, 25,564.80 and 9,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.40, 25,564.80 and 9,650.40 is: 14,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.40 : 25,564.80 = 9,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.40/25,564.80 = 9,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.40x = 25,564.80 × 9,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.40x = 246,710,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,710,545.92/17,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.28

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