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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.58, 26,286.32 and 9,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.58, 26,286.32 and 9,205.52 is: 13,810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.58 : 26,286.32 = 9,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.58/26,286.32 = 9,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.58x = 26,286.32 × 9,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.58x = 241,979,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,979,136.07/17,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.35

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