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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.39, 26,236.95 and 5,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.39, 26,236.95 and 5,011.42 is: 7,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.39 : 26,236.95 = 5,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.39/26,236.95 = 5,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.39x = 26,236.95 × 5,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.39x = 131,484,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,484,451.53/17,491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.10

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