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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.16, 26,068.38 and 9,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.16, 26,068.38 and 9,607.24 is: 14,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.16 : 26,068.38 = 9,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.16/26,068.38 = 9,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.16x = 26,068.38 × 9,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.16x = 250,445,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,445,183.07/17,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.83

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