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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.07, 26,406.63 and 17,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.07, 26,406.63 and 17,195.38 is: 25,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.07 : 26,406.63 = 17,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.07/26,406.63 = 17,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.07x = 26,406.63 × 17,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.07x = 454,072,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,072,037.37/17,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.18

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