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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.90, 26,015.55 and 5,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.90, 26,015.55 and 5,028.90 is: 7,544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.90 : 26,015.55 = 5,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.90/26,015.55 = 5,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.90x = 26,015.55 × 5,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.90x = 130,829,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,829,599.40/17,340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.57

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