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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.70, 26,265.08 and 5,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.70, 26,265.08 and 5,664.24 is: 8,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.70 : 26,265.08 = 5,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.70/26,265.08 = 5,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.70x = 26,265.08 × 5,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.70x = 148,771,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,771,716.74/17,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.05

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