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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.60, 26,136.90 and 17,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.60, 26,136.90 and 17,136.60 is: 25,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.60 : 26,136.90 = 17,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.60/26,136.90 = 17,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.60x = 26,136.90 × 17,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.60x = 447,897,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,897,600.54/17,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.90

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