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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.06, 26,364.65 and 17,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.06, 26,364.65 and 17,167.44 is: 25,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.06 : 26,364.65 = 17,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.06/26,364.65 = 17,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.06x = 26,364.65 × 17,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.06x = 452,613,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,613,547.00/17,564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.30

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