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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.13, 26,221.78 and 5,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.13, 26,221.78 and 5,004.24 is: 7,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.13 : 26,221.78 = 5,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.13/26,221.78 = 5,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.13x = 26,221.78 × 5,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.13x = 131,220,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,220,080.35/17,484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.10

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