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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.52, 25,876.50 and 17,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.52, 25,876.50 and 17,112.76 is: 25,678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.52 : 25,876.50 = 17,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.52/25,876.50 = 17,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.52x = 25,876.50 × 17,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.52x = 442,818,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,818,334.14/17,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,678.79

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