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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.72, 26,146.74 and 9,095.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.72, 26,146.74 and 9,095.42 is: 13,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.72 : 26,146.74 = 9,095.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.72/26,146.74 = 9,095.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.72x = 26,146.74 × 9,095.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.72x = 237,815,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,815,581.93/17,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.93

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