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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.60, 26,145.90 and 17,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.60, 26,145.90 and 17,284.80 is: 25,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.60 : 26,145.90 = 17,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.60/26,145.90 = 17,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.60x = 26,145.90 × 17,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.60x = 451,926,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,926,652.32/17,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,927.20

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