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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.16, 26,069.88 and 9,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.16, 26,069.88 and 9,608.24 is: 14,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.16 : 26,069.88 = 9,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.16/26,069.88 = 9,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.16x = 26,069.88 × 9,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.16x = 250,485,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,485,663.81/17,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.33

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