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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.30, 26,057.70 and 9,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.30, 26,057.70 and 9,047.70 is: 13,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.30 : 26,057.70 = 9,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.30/26,057.70 = 9,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.30x = 26,057.70 × 9,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.30x = 235,762,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,762,252.29/17,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.10

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