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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.77, 26,297.84 and 9,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.77, 26,297.84 and 9,204.86 is: 13,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.77 : 26,297.84 = 9,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.77/26,297.84 = 9,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.77x = 26,297.84 × 9,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.77x = 242,067,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,067,757.99/17,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.32

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