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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.40, 26,199.99 and 9,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.40, 26,199.99 and 9,724.68 is: 14,550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.40 : 26,199.99 = 9,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.40/26,199.99 = 9,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.40x = 26,199.99 × 9,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.40x = 254,786,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,786,518.75/17,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.58

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