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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.68, 26,012.88 and 17,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.68, 26,012.88 and 17,369.92 is: 25,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.68 : 26,012.88 = 17,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.68/26,012.88 = 17,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.68x = 26,012.88 × 17,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.68x = 451,841,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,841,644.57/17,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.41

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