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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.72, 26,018.96 and 9,423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.72, 26,018.96 and 9,423.06 is: 14,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.72 : 26,018.96 = 9,423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.72/26,018.96 = 9,423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.72x = 26,018.96 × 9,423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.72x = 245,178,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,178,221.22/17,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.10

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