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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.10, 26,034.93 and 9,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.10, 26,034.93 and 9,050.94 is: 13,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.10 : 26,034.93 = 9,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.10/26,034.93 = 9,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.10x = 26,034.93 × 9,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.10x = 235,640,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,640,589.33/17,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.05

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