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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.33, 26,161.98 and 5,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.33, 26,161.98 and 5,129.33 is: 7,693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.33 : 26,161.98 = 5,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.33/26,161.98 = 5,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.33x = 26,161.98 × 5,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.33x = 134,193,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193,298.06/17,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.99

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