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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.76, 25,891.14 and 9,518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.76, 25,891.14 and 9,518.78 is: 14,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.76 : 25,891.14 = 9,518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.76/25,891.14 = 9,518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.76x = 25,891.14 × 9,518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.76x = 246,452,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,452,166.03/17,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.17

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