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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.64, 26,273.76 and 9,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.64, 26,273.76 and 9,188.72 is: 13,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.64 : 26,273.76 = 9,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.64/26,273.76 = 9,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.64x = 26,273.76 × 9,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.64x = 241,422,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,422,223.99/17,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.17

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