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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.60, 26,241.60 and 9,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.60, 26,241.60 and 9,686.40 is: 14,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.60 : 26,241.60 = 9,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.60/26,241.60 = 9,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.60x = 26,241.60 × 9,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.60x = 254,186,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,186,634.24/17,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.24

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