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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.50, 25,480.26 and 9,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.50, 25,480.26 and 9,510 is: 14,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.50 : 25,480.26 = 9,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.50/25,480.26 = 9,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.50x = 25,480.26 × 9,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.50x = 242,317,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,317,272.60/17,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.86

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