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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.26, 26,273.28 and 9,726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.26, 26,273.28 and 9,726.54 is: 14,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.26 : 26,273.28 = 9,726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.26/26,273.28 = 9,726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.26x = 26,273.28 × 9,726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.26x = 255,548,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,548,108.85/17,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.53

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