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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.87, 26,001.88 and 9,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.87, 26,001.88 and 9,009.97 is: 13,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.87 : 26,001.88 = 9,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.87/26,001.88 = 9,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.87x = 26,001.88 × 9,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.87x = 234,276,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,276,071.21/17,331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.07

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