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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.60, 26,117.40 and 5,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.60, 26,117.40 and 5,099.60 is: 7,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.60 : 26,117.40 = 5,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.60/26,117.40 = 5,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.60x = 26,117.40 × 5,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.60x = 133,188,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,188,293.04/17,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.40

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