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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.16, 26,726.40 and 9,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.16, 26,726.40 and 9,048 is: 13,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.16 : 26,726.40 = 9,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.16/26,726.40 = 9,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.16x = 26,726.40 × 9,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.16x = 241,820,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,820,467.20/17,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.24

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