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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.20, 26,069.04 and 9,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.20, 26,069.04 and 9,061.74 is: 13,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.20 : 26,069.04 = 9,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.20/26,069.04 = 9,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.20x = 26,069.04 × 9,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.20x = 236,230,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,230,862.53/17,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.30

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