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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.25, 26,247.92 and 9,186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.25, 26,247.92 and 9,186.93 is: 13,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.25 : 26,247.92 = 9,186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.25/26,247.92 = 9,186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.25x = 26,247.92 × 9,186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.25x = 241,137,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,137,757.75/17,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.59

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