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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.22, 26,121.15 and 5,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.22, 26,121.15 and 5,099.22 is: 7,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.22 : 26,121.15 = 5,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.22/26,121.15 = 5,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.22x = 26,121.15 × 5,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.22x = 133,197,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,197,490.50/17,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.10

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