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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.69, 26,083.31 and 9,074.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.69, 26,083.31 and 9,074.41 is: 13,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.69 : 26,083.31 = 9,074.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.69/26,083.31 = 9,074.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.69x = 26,083.31 × 9,074.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.69x = 236,690,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,690,538.52/17,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.97

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