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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.40, 25,932.60 and 9,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.40, 25,932.60 and 9,512.40 is: 14,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.40 : 25,932.60 = 9,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.40/25,932.60 = 9,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.40x = 25,932.60 × 9,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.40x = 246,681,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,681,264.24/17,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.60

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