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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421, 26,135.84 and 5,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421, 26,135.84 and 5,109 is: 7,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421 : 26,135.84 = 5,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421/26,135.84 = 5,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421x = 26,135.84 × 5,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421x = 133,528,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,528,006.56/17,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.77

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