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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.40, 25,942.32 and 9,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.40, 25,942.32 and 9,524.64 is: 14,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.40 : 25,942.32 = 9,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.40/25,942.32 = 9,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.40x = 25,942.32 × 9,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.40x = 247,091,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,091,258.76/17,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.62

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