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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.40, 26,437.20 and 9,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.40, 26,437.20 and 9,719.20 is: 14,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.40 : 26,437.20 = 9,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.40/26,437.20 = 9,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.40x = 26,437.20 × 9,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.40x = 256,948,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,948,434.24/17,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.72

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