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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.60, 26,291.40 and 17,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.60, 26,291.40 and 17,239.60 is: 25,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.60 : 26,291.40 = 17,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.60/26,291.40 = 17,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.60x = 26,291.40 × 17,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.60x = 453,253,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,253,219.44/17,527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,859.40

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