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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.20, 26,408.70 and 17,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.20, 26,408.70 and 17,020.20 is: 25,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.20 : 26,408.70 = 17,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.20/26,408.70 = 17,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.20x = 26,408.70 × 17,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.20x = 449,481,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,481,355.74/17,596.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.23

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