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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.40, 26,049.60 and 17,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.40, 26,049.60 and 17,269.20 is: 25,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.40 : 26,049.60 = 17,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.40/26,049.60 = 17,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.40x = 26,049.60 × 17,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.40x = 449,855,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,855,752.32/17,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.80

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