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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.78, 26,094.54 and 9,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.78, 26,094.54 and 9,098.84 is: 13,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.78 : 26,094.54 = 9,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.78/26,094.54 = 9,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.78x = 26,094.54 × 9,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.78x = 237,430,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,430,044.33/17,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.17

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