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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.10, 26,346.72 and 9,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.10, 26,346.72 and 9,121.34 is: 13,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.10 : 26,346.72 = 9,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.10/26,346.72 = 9,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.10x = 26,346.72 × 9,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.10x = 240,317,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,317,391.00/17,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.42

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