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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.96, 26,089.50 and 9,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.96, 26,089.50 and 9,066.16 is: 13,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.96 : 26,089.50 = 9,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.96/26,089.50 = 9,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.96x = 26,089.50 × 9,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.96x = 236,531,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,531,581.32/17,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.31

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