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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.33, 26,382.98 and 17,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.33, 26,382.98 and 17,587.33 is: 26,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.33 : 26,382.98 = 17,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.33/26,382.98 = 17,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.33x = 26,382.98 × 17,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.33x = 464,006,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,006,153.65/17,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.98

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