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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.62, 26,065.62 and 9,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.62, 26,065.62 and 9,063.42 is: 13,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.62 : 26,065.62 = 9,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.62/26,065.62 = 9,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.62x = 26,065.62 × 9,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.62x = 236,243,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,243,661.62/17,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.64

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