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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.93, 26,280.18 and 9,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.93, 26,280.18 and 9,086.35 is: 13,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.93 : 26,280.18 = 9,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.93/26,280.18 = 9,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.93x = 26,280.18 × 9,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.93x = 238,790,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,790,913.54/17,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.67

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