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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.16, 26,161.73 and 5,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.16, 26,161.73 and 5,129.16 is: 7,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.16 : 26,161.73 = 5,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.16/26,161.73 = 5,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.16x = 26,161.73 × 5,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.16x = 134,187,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,187,623.38/17,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.73

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