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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.73, 26,288.96 and 6,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.73, 26,288.96 and 6,281.80 is: 9,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.73 : 26,288.96 = 6,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.73/26,288.96 = 6,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.73x = 26,288.96 × 6,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.73x = 165,141,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,141,988.93/17,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.83

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