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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.79, 26,149.64 and 9,012.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.79, 26,149.64 and 9,012.74 is: 13,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.79 : 26,149.64 = 9,012.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.79/26,149.64 = 9,012.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.79x = 26,149.64 × 9,012.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.79x = 235,679,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,679,730.60/17,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.14

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