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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.58, 26,023.95 and 9,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.58, 26,023.95 and 9,022.50 is: 13,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.58 : 26,023.95 = 9,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.58/26,023.95 = 9,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.58x = 26,023.95 × 9,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.58x = 234,801,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,801,088.88/17,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.34

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