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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.28, 26,257.32 and 17,087.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.28, 26,257.32 and 17,087.58 is: 25,605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.28 : 26,257.32 = 17,087.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.28/26,257.32 = 17,087.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.28x = 26,257.32 × 17,087.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.28x = 448,674,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,674,056.09/17,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.92

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