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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,532.59, 26,144.46 and 17,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,532.59, 26,144.46 and 17,374.64 is: 25,908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,532.59 : 26,144.46 = 17,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,532.59/26,144.46 = 17,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,532.59x = 26,144.46 × 17,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,532.59x = 454,250,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,250,449.77/17,532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.93

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