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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.04, 26,718.72 and 9,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.04, 26,718.72 and 9,499.92 is: 14,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.04 : 26,718.72 = 9,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.04/26,718.72 = 9,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.04x = 26,718.72 × 9,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.04x = 253,825,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,825,702.50/17,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.84

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