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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.13, 26,220.29 and 5,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.13, 26,220.29 and 5,003.24 is: 7,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.13 : 26,220.29 = 5,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.13/26,220.29 = 5,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.13x = 26,220.29 × 5,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.13x = 131,186,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,186,247.62/17,483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.59

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