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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.73, 26,003.46 and 9,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.73, 26,003.46 and 9,011.45 is: 13,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.73 : 26,003.46 = 9,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.73/26,003.46 = 9,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.73x = 26,003.46 × 9,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.73x = 234,328,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,328,879.62/17,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.10

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