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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.20, 26,423.70 and 17,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.20, 26,423.70 and 17,030.20 is: 25,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.20 : 26,423.70 = 17,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.20/26,423.70 = 17,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.20x = 26,423.70 × 17,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.20x = 450,000,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,000,895.74/17,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.23

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