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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.47, 26,001.23 and 9,018.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.47, 26,001.23 and 9,018.09 is: 13,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.47 : 26,001.23 = 9,018.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.47/26,001.23 = 9,018.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.47x = 26,001.23 × 9,018.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.47x = 234,481,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,481,387.16/17,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.53

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