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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.78, 26,374.29 and 17,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.78, 26,374.29 and 17,067.34 is: 25,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.78 : 26,374.29 = 17,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.78/26,374.29 = 17,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.78x = 26,374.29 × 17,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.78x = 450,138,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,138,974.69/17,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,576.40

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