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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.89, 26,563.76 and 9,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.89, 26,563.76 and 9,831.88 is: 14,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.89 : 26,563.76 = 9,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.89/26,563.76 = 9,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.89x = 26,563.76 × 9,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.89x = 261,171,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,171,700.67/17,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.91

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