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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.40, 26,485.82 and 9,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.40, 26,485.82 and 9,330.20 is: 13,999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.40 : 26,485.82 = 9,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.40/26,485.82 = 9,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.40x = 26,485.82 × 9,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.40x = 247,117,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,117,997.76/17,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.12

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