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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.40, 26,072.10 and 9,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.40, 26,072.10 and 9,605.40 is: 14,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.40 : 26,072.10 = 9,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.40/26,072.10 = 9,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.40x = 26,072.10 × 9,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.40x = 250,432,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,432,949.34/17,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,408.10

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