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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.72, 26,023.46 and 9,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.72, 26,023.46 and 9,426.06 is: 14,164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.72 : 26,023.46 = 9,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.72/26,023.46 = 9,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.72x = 26,023.46 × 9,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.72x = 245,298,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,298,695.37/17,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,164.61

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