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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.20, 26,246.40 and 9,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.20, 26,246.40 and 9,299.20 is: 13,941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.20 : 26,246.40 = 9,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.20/26,246.40 = 9,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.20x = 26,246.40 × 9,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.20x = 244,070,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,070,522.88/17,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.15

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