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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.27, 26,295.59 and 9,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.27, 26,295.59 and 9,203.36 is: 13,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.27 : 26,295.59 = 9,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.27/26,295.59 = 9,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.27x = 26,295.59 × 9,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.27x = 242,007,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,007,603.69/17,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.07

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