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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.08, 26,030.70 and 9,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.08, 26,030.70 and 9,027 is: 13,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.08 : 26,030.70 = 9,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.08/26,030.70 = 9,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.08x = 26,030.70 × 9,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.08x = 234,979,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,979,128.90/17,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.09

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