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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.62, 26,107.94 and 9,515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.62, 26,107.94 and 9,515.79 is: 14,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.62 : 26,107.94 = 9,515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.62/26,107.94 = 9,515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.62x = 26,107.94 × 9,515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.62x = 248,437,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,437,698.16/17,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.32

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