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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.97, 26,134.30 and 5,107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.97, 26,134.30 and 5,107.97 is: 7,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.97 : 26,134.30 = 5,107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.97/26,134.30 = 5,107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.97x = 26,134.30 × 5,107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.97x = 133,493,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,493,194.83/17,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.23

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