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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.13, 26,014.27 and 9,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.13, 26,014.27 and 9,026.81 is: 13,530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.13 : 26,014.27 = 9,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.13/26,014.27 = 9,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.13x = 26,014.27 × 9,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.13x = 234,825,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,825,872.58/17,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.63

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