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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.96, 26,076.44 and 9,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.96, 26,076.44 and 9,057.52 is: 13,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.96 : 26,076.44 = 9,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.96/26,076.44 = 9,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.96x = 26,076.44 × 9,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.96x = 236,187,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,187,876.83/17,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.58

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