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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.41, 26,462.95 and 9,320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.41, 26,462.95 and 9,320.75 is: 13,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.41 : 26,462.95 = 9,320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.41/26,462.95 = 9,320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.41x = 26,462.95 × 9,320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.41x = 246,654,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,654,541.21/17,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.36

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