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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.68, 26,001.36 and 9,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.68, 26,001.36 and 9,014.91 is: 13,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.68 : 26,001.36 = 9,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.68/26,001.36 = 9,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.68x = 26,001.36 × 9,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.68x = 234,399,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,399,920.28/17,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.92

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