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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.37, 26,390.58 and 17,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.37, 26,390.58 and 17,184.67 is: 25,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.37 : 26,390.58 = 17,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.37/26,390.58 = 17,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.37x = 26,390.58 × 17,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.37x = 453,513,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,513,408.41/17,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.11

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