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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.70, 26,006.55 and 17,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.70, 26,006.55 and 17,164.90 is: 25,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.70 : 26,006.55 = 17,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.70/26,006.55 = 17,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.70x = 26,006.55 × 17,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.70x = 446,399,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,399,830.10/17,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.35

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