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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.12, 26,262.42 and 5,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.12, 26,262.42 and 5,822.82 is: 8,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.12 : 26,262.42 = 5,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.12/26,262.42 = 5,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.12x = 26,262.42 × 5,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.12x = 152,921,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,921,213.11/17,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.81

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