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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.12, 26,035.20 and 9,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.12, 26,035.20 and 9,030 is: 13,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.12 : 26,035.20 = 9,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.12/26,035.20 = 9,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.12x = 26,035.20 × 9,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.12x = 235,097,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,097,856/17,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.56

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