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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.27, 26,263.98 and 7,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.27, 26,263.98 and 7,651.17 is: 11,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.27 : 26,263.98 = 7,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.27/26,263.98 = 7,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.27x = 26,263.98 × 7,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.27x = 200,950,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,950,175.86/17,519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.24

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