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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.90, 26,202.24 and 9,726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.90, 26,202.24 and 9,726.18 is: 14,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.90 : 26,202.24 = 9,726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.90/26,202.24 = 9,726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.90x = 26,202.24 × 9,726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.90x = 254,847,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,847,702.64/17,511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.83

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