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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.11, 26,558.94 and 5,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.11, 26,558.94 and 5,226.81 is: 7,838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.11 : 26,558.94 = 5,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.11/26,558.94 = 5,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.11x = 26,558.94 × 5,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.11x = 138,818,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,818,533.18/17,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.38

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