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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.92, 26,787.35 and 9,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.92, 26,787.35 and 9,511.81 is: 14,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.92 : 26,787.35 = 9,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.92/26,787.35 = 9,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.92x = 26,787.35 × 9,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.92x = 254,796,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,796,136.04/17,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.58

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