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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.78, 26,002.95 and 9,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.78, 26,002.95 and 9,008.26 is: 13,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.78 : 26,002.95 = 9,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.78/26,002.95 = 9,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.78x = 26,002.95 × 9,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.78x = 234,241,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,241,334.37/17,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.69

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