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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.36, 25,993.09 and 17,356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.36, 25,993.09 and 17,356.59 is: 25,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.36 : 25,993.09 = 17,356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.36/25,993.09 = 17,356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.36x = 25,993.09 × 17,356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.36x = 451,151,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,151,405.96/17,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.61

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