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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.96, 26,265.57 and 5,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.96, 26,265.57 and 5,030.20 is: 7,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.96 : 26,265.57 = 5,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.96/26,265.57 = 5,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.96x = 26,265.57 × 5,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.96x = 132,121,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121,084.18/17,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.19

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