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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.92, 26,068.92 and 16,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.92, 26,068.92 and 16,764.88 is: 25,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.92 : 26,068.92 = 16,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.92/26,068.92 = 16,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.92x = 26,068.92 × 16,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.92x = 437,042,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,042,315.53/17,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,169.57

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