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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.40, 25,624.80 and 9,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.40, 25,624.80 and 9,690.40 is: 14,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.40 : 25,624.80 = 9,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.40/25,624.80 = 9,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.40x = 25,624.80 × 9,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.40x = 248,314,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,314,561.92/17,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,536.28

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