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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.68, 25,806.18 and 9,808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.68, 25,806.18 and 9,808.52 is: 14,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.68 : 25,806.18 = 9,808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.68/25,806.18 = 9,808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.68x = 25,806.18 × 9,808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.68x = 253,120,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,120,432.65/17,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.51

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