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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.36, 26,032.74 and 9,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.36, 26,032.74 and 9,051.76 is: 13,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.36 : 26,032.74 = 9,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.36/26,032.74 = 9,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.36x = 26,032.74 × 9,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.36x = 235,642,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,642,114.62/17,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.01

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