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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.16, 26,072.88 and 9,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.16, 26,072.88 and 9,610.24 is: 14,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.16 : 26,072.88 = 9,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.16/26,072.88 = 9,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.16x = 26,072.88 × 9,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.16x = 250,566,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,566,634.29/17,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.32

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