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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.71, 25,936.29 and 9,409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.71, 25,936.29 and 9,409.59 is: 14,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.71 : 25,936.29 = 9,409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.71/25,936.29 = 9,409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.71x = 25,936.29 × 9,409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.71x = 244,049,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,049,855.02/17,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,085.18

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