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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.34, 26,010.25 and 9,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.34, 26,010.25 and 9,015.23 is: 13,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.34 : 26,010.25 = 9,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.34/26,010.25 = 9,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.34x = 26,010.25 × 9,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.34x = 234,488,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,488,428.60/17,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.29

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