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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.70, 26,433.45 and 17,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.70, 26,433.45 and 17,036.70 is: 25,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.70 : 26,433.45 = 17,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.70/26,433.45 = 17,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.70x = 26,433.45 × 17,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.70x = 450,338,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,338,757.62/17,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.98

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