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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.12, 26,036.70 and 9,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.12, 26,036.70 and 9,031 is: 13,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.12 : 26,036.70 = 9,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.12/26,036.70 = 9,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.12x = 26,036.70 × 9,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.12x = 235,137,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,137,437.70/17,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.06

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