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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.54, 26,237.28 and 9,185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.54, 26,237.28 and 9,185.78 is: 13,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.54 : 26,237.28 = 9,185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.54/26,237.28 = 9,185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.54x = 26,237.28 × 9,185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.54x = 241,009,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,009,881.88/17,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.92

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