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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.59, 26,007.17 and 16,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.59, 26,007.17 and 16,826.91 is: 25,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.59 : 26,007.17 = 16,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.59/26,007.17 = 16,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.59x = 26,007.17 × 16,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.59x = 437,620,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,620,224.81/17,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,283.41

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