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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.10, 26,266.65 and 5,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.10, 26,266.65 and 5,199.10 is: 7,798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.10 : 26,266.65 = 5,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.10/26,266.65 = 5,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.10x = 26,266.65 × 5,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.10x = 136,562,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,562,940.02/17,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.65

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