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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.66, 26,076.24 and 9,062.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.66, 26,076.24 and 9,062.19 is: 13,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.66 : 26,076.24 = 9,062.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.66/26,076.24 = 9,062.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.66x = 26,076.24 × 9,062.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.66x = 236,307,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,307,841.37/17,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.18

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