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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.94, 26,009.34 and 17,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.94, 26,009.34 and 17,192 is: 25,797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.94 : 26,009.34 = 17,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.94/26,009.34 = 17,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.94x = 26,009.34 × 17,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.94x = 447,152,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,152,573.28/17,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.85

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