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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.52, 26,114.88 and 9,085.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.52, 26,114.88 and 9,085.18 is: 13,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.52 : 26,114.88 = 9,085.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.52/26,114.88 = 9,085.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.52x = 26,114.88 × 9,085.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.52x = 237,258,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,258,385.48/17,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.70

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