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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.33, 26,259.97 and 5,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.33, 26,259.97 and 5,029.25 is: 7,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.33 : 26,259.97 = 5,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.33/26,259.97 = 5,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.33x = 26,259.97 × 5,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.33x = 132,067,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,954.12/17,509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.72

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