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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.96, 26,266.44 and 7,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.96, 26,266.44 and 7,115.24 is: 10,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.96 : 26,266.44 = 7,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.96/26,266.44 = 7,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.96x = 26,266.44 × 7,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.96x = 186,892,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,892,024.55/17,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.86

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