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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.20, 26,241.92 and 5,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.20, 26,241.92 and 5,014.88 is: 7,520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.20 : 26,241.92 = 5,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.20/26,241.92 = 5,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.20x = 26,241.92 × 5,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.20x = 131,600,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,600,079.77/17,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.78

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