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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.87, 26,237.34 and 9,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.87, 26,237.34 and 9,185.27 is: 13,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.87 : 26,237.34 = 9,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.87/26,237.34 = 9,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.87x = 26,237.34 × 9,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.87x = 240,996,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,996,920.80/17,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.28

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