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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.76, 26,271 and 9,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.76, 26,271 and 9,725.04 is: 14,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.76 : 26,271 = 9,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.76/26,271 = 9,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.76x = 26,271 × 9,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.76x = 255,486,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,486,525.84/17,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.26

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