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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.96, 26,017.08 and 9,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.96, 26,017.08 and 9,010.40 is: 13,510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.96 : 26,017.08 = 9,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.96/26,017.08 = 9,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.96x = 26,017.08 × 9,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.96x = 234,424,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,424,297.63/17,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.74

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