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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.72, 26,265.92 and 4,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.72, 26,265.92 and 4,363.02 is: 6,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.72 : 26,265.92 = 4,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.72/26,265.92 = 4,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.72x = 26,265.92 × 4,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.72x = 114,598,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,598,712.46/17,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.49

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