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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.60, 26,276.40 and 17,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.60, 26,276.40 and 17,229.60 is: 25,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.60 : 26,276.40 = 17,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.60/26,276.40 = 17,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.60x = 26,276.40 × 17,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.60x = 452,731,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,731,861.44/17,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.40

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