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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.97, 26,285.72 and 9,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.97, 26,285.72 and 9,179.73 is: 13,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.97 : 26,285.72 = 9,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.97/26,285.72 = 9,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.97x = 26,285.72 × 9,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.97x = 241,295,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,295,766.56/17,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.90

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