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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.74, 26,004.96 and 9,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.74, 26,004.96 and 9,012.46 is: 13,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.74 : 26,004.96 = 9,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.74/26,004.96 = 9,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.74x = 26,004.96 × 9,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.74x = 234,368,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,368,661.80/17,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.61

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