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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.44, 26,253.66 and 5,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.44, 26,253.66 and 5,189.48 is: 7,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.44 : 26,253.66 = 5,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.44/26,253.66 = 5,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.44x = 26,253.66 × 5,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.44x = 136,242,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,242,843.50/17,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.22

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