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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.05, 25,550.04 and 9,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.05, 25,550.04 and 9,635.82 is: 14,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.05 : 25,550.04 = 9,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.05/25,550.04 = 9,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.05x = 25,550.04 × 9,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.05x = 246,195,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,195,586.43/17,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.94

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