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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,488.63, 26,047.44 and 17,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,488.63, 26,047.44 and 17,403.88 is: 25,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,488.63 : 26,047.44 = 17,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,488.63/26,047.44 = 17,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,488.63x = 26,047.44 × 17,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,488.63x = 453,326,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,326,520.07/17,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.21

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