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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.42, 26,075.87 and 9,061.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.42, 26,075.87 and 9,061.95 is: 13,580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.42 : 26,075.87 = 9,061.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.42/26,075.87 = 9,061.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.42x = 26,075.87 × 9,061.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.42x = 236,298,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,298,184.84/17,399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.81

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