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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.40, 26,428.20 and 9,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.40, 26,428.20 and 9,713.20 is: 14,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.40 : 26,428.20 = 9,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.40/26,428.20 = 9,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.40x = 26,428.20 × 9,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.40x = 256,702,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,702,392.24/17,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.72

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