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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.94, 26,260.90 and 5,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.94, 26,260.90 and 5,029.86 is: 7,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.94 : 26,260.90 = 5,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.94/26,260.90 = 5,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.94x = 26,260.90 × 5,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.94x = 132,088,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,088,650.47/17,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.64

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