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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.89, 26,042.71 and 9,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.89, 26,042.71 and 9,035 is: 13,559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.89 : 26,042.71 = 9,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.89/26,042.71 = 9,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.89x = 26,042.71 × 9,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.89x = 235,295,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,295,839.68/17,352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.46

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