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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.60, 26,029.68 and 9,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.60, 26,029.68 and 9,047.44 is: 13,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.60 : 26,029.68 = 9,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.60/26,029.68 = 9,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.60x = 26,029.68 × 9,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.60x = 235,501,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,501,968.02/17,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.81

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