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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.81, 26,089.09 and 9,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.81, 26,089.09 and 9,599.09 is: 14,405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.81 : 26,089.09 = 9,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.81/26,089.09 = 9,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.81x = 26,089.09 × 9,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.81x = 250,431,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,431,368.48/17,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.19

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