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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.59, 26,131.05 and 17,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.59, 26,131.05 and 17,365.64 is: 25,895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.59 : 26,131.05 = 17,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.59/26,131.05 = 17,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.59x = 26,131.05 × 17,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.59x = 453,782,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,782,276.47/17,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,895.52

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