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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.96, 26,162.94 and 5,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.96, 26,162.94 and 5,129.96 is: 7,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.96 : 26,162.94 = 5,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.96/26,162.94 = 5,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.96x = 26,162.94 × 5,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.96x = 134,214,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,214,835.68/17,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.94

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