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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.12, 26,110.44 and 5,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.12, 26,110.44 and 5,095.12 is: 7,642.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.12 : 26,110.44 = 5,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.12/26,110.44 = 5,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.12x = 26,110.44 × 5,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.12x = 133,035,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,035,825.05/17,407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.61

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