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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.21, 26,248.26 and 17,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.21, 26,248.26 and 17,079.21 is: 25,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.21 : 26,248.26 = 17,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.21/26,248.26 = 17,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.21x = 26,248.26 × 17,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.21x = 448,299,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,299,544.67/17,613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.46

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