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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.09, 26,272.83 and 9,188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.09, 26,272.83 and 9,188.15 is: 13,786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.09 : 26,272.83 = 9,188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.09/26,272.83 = 9,188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.09x = 26,272.83 × 9,188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.09x = 241,398,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,398,571.60/17,510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.26

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