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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.52, 26,378.93 and 9,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.52, 26,378.93 and 9,265.73 is: 13,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.52 : 26,378.93 = 9,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.52/26,378.93 = 9,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.52x = 26,378.93 × 9,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.52x = 244,419,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,419,934.34/17,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.51

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