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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.24, 26,474.66 and 9,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.24, 26,474.66 and 9,325.38 is: 13,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.24 : 26,474.66 = 9,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.24/26,474.66 = 9,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.24x = 26,474.66 × 9,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.24x = 246,886,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,886,404.95/17,640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.64

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