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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.54, 26,201.58 and 9,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.54, 26,201.58 and 9,725.56 is: 14,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.54 : 26,201.58 = 9,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.54/26,201.58 = 9,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.54x = 26,201.58 × 9,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.54x = 254,825,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,825,038.38/17,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.49

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