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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.02, 26,061.72 and 9,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.02, 26,061.72 and 9,044.84 is: 13,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.02 : 26,061.72 = 9,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.02/26,061.72 = 9,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.02x = 26,061.72 × 9,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.02x = 235,724,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,724,087.52/17,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,570.74

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