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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.80, 26,041.91 and 9,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.80, 26,041.91 and 9,042.03 is: 13,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.80 : 26,041.91 = 9,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.80/26,041.91 = 9,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.80x = 26,041.91 × 9,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.80x = 235,471,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,471,686.27/17,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.82

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