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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.20, 26,009.70 and 16,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.20, 26,009.70 and 16,886.20 is: 25,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.20 : 26,009.70 = 16,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.20/26,009.70 = 16,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.20x = 26,009.70 × 16,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.20x = 439,204,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,204,996.14/17,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,282.06

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