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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.42, 26,786.60 and 9,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.42, 26,786.60 and 9,511.31 is: 14,292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.42 : 26,786.60 = 9,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.42/26,786.60 = 9,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.42x = 26,786.60 × 9,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.42x = 254,775,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,775,608.89/17,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.83

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