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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.52, 26,111.87 and 9,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.52, 26,111.87 and 9,083.19 is: 13,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.52 : 26,111.87 = 9,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.52/26,111.87 = 9,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.52x = 26,111.87 × 9,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.52x = 237,179,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,179,016.15/17,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.70

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