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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.40, 25,926.60 and 9,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.40, 25,926.60 and 9,411.20 is: 14,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.40 : 25,926.60 = 9,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.40/25,926.60 = 9,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.40x = 25,926.60 × 9,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.40x = 244,000,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000,417.92/17,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.80

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