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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.68, 26,099.36 and 9,528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.68, 26,099.36 and 9,528.08 is: 14,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.68 : 26,099.36 = 9,528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.68/26,099.36 = 9,528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.68x = 26,099.36 × 9,528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.68x = 248,676,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,676,790.03/17,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.89

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