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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.23, 26,011.71 and 9,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.23, 26,011.71 and 9,016.95 is: 13,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.23 : 26,011.71 = 9,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.23/26,011.71 = 9,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.23x = 26,011.71 × 9,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.23x = 234,546,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,546,288.48/17,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.35

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