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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.72, 26,271.72 and 5,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.72, 26,271.72 and 5,031.44 is: 7,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.72 : 26,271.72 = 5,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.72/26,271.72 = 5,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.72x = 26,271.72 × 5,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.72x = 132,184,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,184,582.88/17,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.35

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