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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.62, 26,008.84 and 5,491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.62, 26,008.84 and 5,491.12 is: 8,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.62 : 26,008.84 = 5,491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.62/26,008.84 = 5,491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.62x = 26,008.84 × 5,491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.62x = 142,817,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,817,661.50/17,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.92

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