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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.56, 26,012.34 and 9,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.56, 26,012.34 and 9,017.28 is: 13,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.56 : 26,012.34 = 9,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.56/26,012.34 = 9,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.56x = 26,012.34 × 9,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.56x = 234,560,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,560,553.24/17,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.92

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