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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.10, 26,136.15 and 17,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.10, 26,136.15 and 17,136.10 is: 25,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.10 : 26,136.15 = 17,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.10/26,136.15 = 17,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.10x = 26,136.15 × 17,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.10x = 447,871,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,871,680.02/17,424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.15

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