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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.63, 26,044.46 and 17,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.63, 26,044.46 and 17,401.88 is: 25,918.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.63 : 26,044.46 = 17,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.63/26,044.46 = 17,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.63x = 26,044.46 × 17,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.63x = 453,222,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,222,567.58/17,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.23

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