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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.56, 26,013.84 and 9,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.56, 26,013.84 and 9,018.28 is: 13,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.56 : 26,013.84 = 9,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.56/26,013.84 = 9,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.56x = 26,013.84 × 9,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.56x = 234,600,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,600,093.00/17,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.42

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