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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.78, 26,005.95 and 9,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.78, 26,005.95 and 9,010.26 is: 13,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.78 : 26,005.95 = 9,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.78/26,005.95 = 9,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.78x = 26,005.95 × 9,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.78x = 234,320,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,320,371.05/17,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.69

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