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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.22, 26,266.62 and 5,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.22, 26,266.62 and 5,030.14 is: 7,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.22 : 26,266.62 = 5,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.22/26,266.62 = 5,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.22x = 26,266.62 × 5,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.22x = 132,124,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,124,775.93/17,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.58

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