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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.40, 25,994.40 and 9,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.40, 25,994.40 and 9,524.80 is: 14,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.40 : 25,994.40 = 9,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.40/25,994.40 = 9,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.40x = 25,994.40 × 9,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.40x = 247,591,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,591,461.12/17,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.05

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