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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.39, 26,200.94 and 9,021.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.39, 26,200.94 and 9,021.42 is: 13,525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.39 : 26,200.94 = 9,021.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.39/26,200.94 = 9,021.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.39x = 26,200.94 × 9,021.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.39x = 236,369,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,369,639.03/17,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.86

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