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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.73, 26,266.10 and 5,674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.73, 26,266.10 and 5,674.43 is: 8,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.73 : 26,266.10 = 5,674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.73/26,266.10 = 5,674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.73x = 26,266.10 × 5,674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.73x = 149,044,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,044,986.12/17,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.64

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