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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.94, 26,004.84 and 17,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.94, 26,004.84 and 17,189 is: 25,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.94 : 26,004.84 = 17,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.94/26,004.84 = 17,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.94x = 26,004.84 × 17,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.94x = 446,997,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,997,194.76/17,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.35

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