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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.61, 26,265.89 and 5,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.61, 26,265.89 and 5,030.66 is: 7,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.61 : 26,265.89 = 5,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.61/26,265.89 = 5,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.61x = 26,265.89 × 5,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.61x = 132,134,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134,643.43/17,509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.41

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