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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.16, 26,071.38 and 9,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.16, 26,071.38 and 9,609.24 is: 14,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.16 : 26,071.38 = 9,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.16/26,071.38 = 9,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.16x = 26,071.38 × 9,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.16x = 250,526,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,526,147.55/17,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.83

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