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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.06, 26,240.21 and 5,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.06, 26,240.21 and 5,013.74 is: 7,519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.06 : 26,240.21 = 5,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.06/26,240.21 = 5,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.06x = 26,240.21 × 5,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.06x = 131,561,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,561,590.12/17,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.07

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