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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.94, 26,264.90 and 7,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.94, 26,264.90 and 7,651.98 is: 11,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.94 : 26,264.90 = 7,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.94/26,264.90 = 7,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.94x = 26,264.90 × 7,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.94x = 200,978,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,978,489.50/17,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.41

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