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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.23, 26,007.21 and 9,013.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.23, 26,007.21 and 9,013.95 is: 13,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.23 : 26,007.21 = 9,013.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.23/26,007.21 = 9,013.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.23x = 26,007.21 × 9,013.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.23x = 234,427,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427,690.58/17,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.85

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