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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.13, 26,261.35 and 5,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.13, 26,261.35 and 5,027.38 is: 7,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.13 : 26,261.35 = 5,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.13/26,261.35 = 5,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.13x = 26,261.35 × 5,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.13x = 132,025,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,025,707.54/17,510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.96

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