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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.60, 25,886.40 and 9,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.60, 25,886.40 and 9,384.40 is: 14,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.60 : 25,886.40 = 9,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.60/25,886.40 = 9,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.60x = 25,886.40 × 9,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.60x = 242,928,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,928,332.16/17,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.60

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