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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504, 26,256 and 17,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504, 26,256 and 17,063.36 is: 25,595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504 : 26,256 = 17,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504/26,256 = 17,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504x = 26,256 × 17,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504x = 448,015,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,015,580.16/17,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.04

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