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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501, 26,251.50 and 5,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501, 26,251.50 and 5,189 is: 7,783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501 : 26,251.50 = 5,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501/26,251.50 = 5,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501x = 26,251.50 × 5,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501x = 136,219,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,219,033.50/17,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,783.50

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