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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.62, 26,586.98 and 5,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.62, 26,586.98 and 5,241.14 is: 7,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.62 : 26,586.98 = 5,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.62/26,586.98 = 5,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.62x = 26,586.98 × 5,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.62x = 139,345,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,345,925.22/17,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.05

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