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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.18, 26,364.84 and 17,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.18, 26,364.84 and 17,167.56 is: 25,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.18 : 26,364.84 = 17,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.18/26,364.84 = 17,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.18x = 26,364.84 × 17,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.18x = 452,619,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,619,972.59/17,564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.49

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