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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.59, 26,290.83 and 9,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.59, 26,290.83 and 9,208.52 is: 13,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.59 : 26,290.83 = 9,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.59/26,290.83 = 9,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.59x = 26,290.83 × 9,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.59x = 242,099,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,099,502.42/17,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.85

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