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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.62, 25,247.23 and 9,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.62, 25,247.23 and 9,026.32 is: 13,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.62 : 25,247.23 = 9,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.62/25,247.23 = 9,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.62x = 25,247.23 × 9,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.62x = 227,889,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,889,577.09/16,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.40

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