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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.72, 26,085.06 and 9,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.72, 26,085.06 and 9,592.44 is: 14,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.72 : 26,085.06 = 9,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.72/26,085.06 = 9,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.72x = 26,085.06 × 9,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.72x = 250,219,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,219,372.95/17,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.24

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