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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.98, 26,586.67 and 5,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.98, 26,586.67 and 5,241.33 is: 7,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.98 : 26,586.67 = 5,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.98/26,586.67 = 5,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.98x = 26,586.67 × 5,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.98x = 139,349,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,349,564.43/17,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.54

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