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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.72, 26,009.46 and 9,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.72, 26,009.46 and 9,015.44 is: 13,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.72 : 26,009.46 = 9,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.72/26,009.46 = 9,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.72x = 26,009.46 × 9,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.72x = 234,486,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,486,726.06/17,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.10

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