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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.24, 26,242.32 and 17,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.24, 26,242.32 and 17,077.52 is: 25,590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.24 : 26,242.32 = 17,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.24/26,242.32 = 17,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.24x = 26,242.32 × 17,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.24x = 448,153,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,153,744.65/17,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.89

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