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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.99, 26,037.45 and 9,031.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.99, 26,037.45 and 9,031.50 is: 13,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.99 : 26,037.45 = 9,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.99/26,037.45 = 9,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.99x = 26,037.45 × 9,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.99x = 235,157,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,157,229.68/17,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.52

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