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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.70, 26,045.55 and 17,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.70, 26,045.55 and 17,254.35 is: 25,881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.70 : 26,045.55 = 17,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.70/26,045.55 = 17,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.70x = 26,045.55 × 17,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.70x = 449,399,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,399,035.64/17,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.53

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