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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.94, 26,064.18 and 9,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.94, 26,064.18 and 9,049.32 is: 13,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.94 : 26,064.18 = 9,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.94/26,064.18 = 9,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.94x = 26,064.18 × 9,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.94x = 235,863,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,863,105.36/17,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.16

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