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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.12, 26,039.70 and 9,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.12, 26,039.70 and 9,033 is: 13,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.12 : 26,039.70 = 9,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.12/26,039.70 = 9,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.12x = 26,039.70 × 9,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.12x = 235,216,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,216,610.10/17,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.06

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