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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,520.95, 26,289.13 and 9,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,520.95, 26,289.13 and 9,199.04 is: 13,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,520.95 : 26,289.13 = 9,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,520.95/26,289.13 = 9,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,520.95x = 26,289.13 × 9,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,520.95x = 241,834,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,834,603.99/17,520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.59

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