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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.20, 26,305.20 and 17,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.20, 26,305.20 and 17,083.20 is: 25,577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.20 : 26,305.20 = 17,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.20/26,305.20 = 17,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.20x = 26,305.20 × 17,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.20x = 449,376,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,376,992.64/17,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.54

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