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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.33, 26,047.58 and 9,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.33, 26,047.58 and 9,038.25 is: 13,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.33 : 26,047.58 = 9,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.33/26,047.58 = 9,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.33x = 26,047.58 × 9,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.33x = 235,424,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,424,494.74/17,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.97

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