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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.92, 26,078.12 and 9,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.92, 26,078.12 and 9,063.45 is: 13,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.92 : 26,078.12 = 9,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.92/26,078.12 = 9,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.92x = 26,078.12 × 9,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.92x = 236,357,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,357,691.40/17,400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.06

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