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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.78, 25,998.57 and 9,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.78, 25,998.57 and 9,026.64 is: 13,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.78 : 25,998.57 = 9,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.78/25,998.57 = 9,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.78x = 25,998.57 × 9,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.78x = 234,679,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,679,731.90/17,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.70

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