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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.09, 26,744.88 and 9,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.09, 26,744.88 and 9,513.25 is: 14,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.09 : 26,744.88 = 9,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.09/26,744.88 = 9,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.09x = 26,744.88 × 9,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.09x = 254,430,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,430,698.47/17,835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.74

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