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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.53, 26,008.70 and 9,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.53, 26,008.70 and 9,033.39 is: 13,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.53 : 26,008.70 = 9,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.53/26,008.70 = 9,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.53x = 26,008.70 × 9,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.53x = 234,946,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,946,685.33/17,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.81

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