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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.59, 26,727.77 and 9,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.59, 26,727.77 and 9,043.25 is: 13,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.59 : 26,727.77 = 9,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.59/26,727.77 = 9,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.59x = 26,727.77 × 9,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.59x = 241,705,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,705,795.02/17,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.73

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