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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.53, 26,002.58 and 9,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.53, 26,002.58 and 9,008.01 is: 13,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.53 : 26,002.58 = 9,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.53/26,002.58 = 9,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.53x = 26,002.58 × 9,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.53x = 234,231,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,231,455.63/17,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.32

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