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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.09, 26,151.17 and 17,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.09, 26,151.17 and 17,379.14 is: 25,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.09 : 26,151.17 = 17,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.09/26,151.17 = 17,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.09x = 26,151.17 × 17,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.09x = 454,484,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,484,626.94/17,537.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.63

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