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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.96, 26,091 and 9,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.96, 26,091 and 9,067.16 is: 13,607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.96 : 26,091 = 9,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.96/26,091 = 9,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.96x = 26,091 × 9,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.96x = 236,571,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,571,271.56/17,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.81

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