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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.94, 26,067.18 and 9,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.94, 26,067.18 and 9,051.32 is: 13,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.94 : 26,067.18 = 9,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.94/26,067.18 = 9,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.94x = 26,067.18 × 9,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.94x = 235,942,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,942,387.68/17,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.16

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