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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.40, 26,242.80 and 7,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.40, 26,242.80 and 7,110 is: 10,655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.40 : 26,242.80 = 7,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.40/26,242.80 = 7,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.40x = 26,242.80 × 7,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.40x = 186,586,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,586,308/17,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.74

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