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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.64, 26,042.24 and 9,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.64, 26,042.24 and 9,038.76 is: 13,561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.64 : 26,042.24 = 9,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.64/26,042.24 = 9,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.64x = 26,042.24 × 9,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.64x = 235,389,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,389,557.22/17,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.93

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