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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,837.09, 26,747.88 and 9,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,837.09, 26,747.88 and 9,515.25 is: 14,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,837.09 : 26,747.88 = 9,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,837.09/26,747.88 = 9,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,837.09x = 26,747.88 × 9,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,837.09x = 254,512,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,512,765.17/17,837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.74

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