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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.62, 26,254.32 and 9,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.62, 26,254.32 and 9,180.58 is: 13,764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.62 : 26,254.32 = 9,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.62/26,254.32 = 9,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.62x = 26,254.32 × 9,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.62x = 241,029,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,029,885.11/17,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.78

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