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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.90, 26,073.62 and 9,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.90, 26,073.62 and 9,060.44 is: 13,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.90 : 26,073.62 = 9,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.90/26,073.62 = 9,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.90x = 26,073.62 × 9,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.90x = 236,238,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,238,293.92/17,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.55

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