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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.60, 26,064.90 and 17,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.60, 26,064.90 and 17,230.80 is: 25,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.60 : 26,064.90 = 17,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.60/26,064.90 = 17,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.60x = 26,064.90 × 17,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.60x = 449,119,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,119,078.92/17,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.20

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