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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.70, 26,424.45 and 17,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.70, 26,424.45 and 17,030.70 is: 25,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.70 : 26,424.45 = 17,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.70/26,424.45 = 17,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.70x = 26,424.45 × 17,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.70x = 450,026,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,026,880.62/17,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.98

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