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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.80, 26,864.64 and 9,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.80, 26,864.64 and 9,606.60 is: 14,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.80 : 26,864.64 = 9,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.80/26,864.64 = 9,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.80x = 26,864.64 × 9,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.80x = 258,077,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,077,850.62/17,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.02

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