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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,485.48, 26,247.66 and 17,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,485.48, 26,247.66 and 17,213.32 is: 25,839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,485.48 : 26,247.66 = 17,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,485.48/26,247.66 = 17,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,485.48x = 26,247.66 × 17,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,485.48x = 451,809,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,809,370.83/17,485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.12

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