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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.89, 26,356.46 and 9,250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.89, 26,356.46 and 9,250.07 is: 13,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.89 : 26,356.46 = 9,250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.89/26,356.46 = 9,250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.89x = 26,356.46 × 9,250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.89x = 243,798,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,798,921.92/17,578.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.85

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