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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.89, 26,266.32 and 5,198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.89, 26,266.32 and 5,198.89 is: 7,798.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.89 : 26,266.32 = 5,198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.89/26,266.32 = 5,198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.89x = 26,266.32 × 5,198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.89x = 136,555,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555,708.38/17,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.33

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