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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524, 26,278.08 and 5,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524, 26,278.08 and 5,041.16 is: 7,559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524 : 26,278.08 = 5,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524/26,278.08 = 5,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524x = 26,278.08 × 5,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524x = 132,472,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,472,005.77/17,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.46

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