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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.30, 26,745.39 and 9,513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.30, 26,745.39 and 9,513.54 is: 14,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.30 : 26,745.39 = 9,513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.30/26,745.39 = 9,513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.30x = 26,745.39 × 9,513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.30x = 254,443,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,443,337.58/17,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.28

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