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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.53, 26,049.20 and 9,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.53, 26,049.20 and 9,060.39 is: 13,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.53 : 26,049.20 = 9,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.53/26,049.20 = 9,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.53x = 26,049.20 × 9,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.53x = 236,015,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,015,865.89/17,398.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.28

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