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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.62, 26,010.72 and 9,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.62, 26,010.72 and 9,017.73 is: 13,530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.62 : 26,010.72 = 9,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.62/26,010.72 = 9,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.62x = 26,010.72 × 9,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.62x = 234,557,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,557,650.07/17,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.39

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