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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.55, 26,010.27 and 17,192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.55, 26,010.27 and 17,192.61 is: 25,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.55 : 26,010.27 = 17,192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.55/26,010.27 = 17,192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.55x = 26,010.27 × 17,192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.55x = 447,184,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,184,428.10/17,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.78

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