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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.72, 26,010.96 and 9,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.72, 26,010.96 and 9,016.44 is: 13,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.72 : 26,010.96 = 9,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.72/26,010.96 = 9,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.72x = 26,010.96 × 9,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.72x = 234,526,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,526,260.18/17,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.60

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