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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.68, 26,018.88 and 17,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.68, 26,018.88 and 17,373.92 is: 25,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.68 : 26,018.88 = 17,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.68/26,018.88 = 17,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.68x = 26,018.88 × 17,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.68x = 452,049,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,049,939.61/17,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.41

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