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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.92, 26,269.44 and 5,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.92, 26,269.44 and 5,033.16 is: 7,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.92 : 26,269.44 = 5,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.92/26,269.44 = 5,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.92x = 26,269.44 × 5,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.92x = 132,218,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,218,294.63/17,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.76

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