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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.60, 26,041.68 and 9,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.60, 26,041.68 and 9,562.08 is: 14,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.60 : 26,041.68 = 9,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.60/26,041.68 = 9,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.60x = 26,041.68 × 9,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.60x = 249,012,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012,627.49/17,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.64

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