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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.91, 26,367.42 and 17,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.91, 26,367.42 and 17,169.28 is: 25,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.91 : 26,367.42 = 17,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.91/26,367.42 = 17,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.91x = 26,367.42 × 17,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.91x = 452,709,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,709,485.02/17,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.06

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