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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.12, 26,117.37 and 9,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.12, 26,117.37 and 9,097.92 is: 13,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.12 : 26,117.37 = 9,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.12/26,117.37 = 9,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.12x = 26,117.37 × 9,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.12x = 237,613,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,613,742.87/17,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.36

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