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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.68, 25,999.96 and 17,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.68, 25,999.96 and 17,185.76 is: 25,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.68 : 25,999.96 = 17,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.68/25,999.96 = 17,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.68x = 25,999.96 × 17,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.68x = 446,829,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,829,072.57/17,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.50

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