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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.16, 26,340.42 and 5,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.16, 26,340.42 and 5,251.16 is: 7,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.16 : 26,340.42 = 5,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.16/26,340.42 = 5,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.16x = 26,340.42 × 5,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.16x = 138,317,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,759.89/17,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.45

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