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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.52, 25,926.48 and 17,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.52, 25,926.48 and 17,365.44 is: 25,840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.52 : 25,926.48 = 17,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.52/25,926.48 = 17,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.52x = 25,926.48 × 17,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.52x = 450,224,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,224,732.85/17,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.06

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