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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.80, 26,410.20 and 9,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.80, 26,410.20 and 9,283.60 is: 13,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.80 : 26,410.20 = 9,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.80/26,410.20 = 9,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.80x = 26,410.20 × 9,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.80x = 245,181,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,181,732.72/17,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.40

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