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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.40, 26,432.10 and 17,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.40, 26,432.10 and 17,314.20 is: 25,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.40 : 26,432.10 = 17,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.40/26,432.10 = 17,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.40x = 26,432.10 × 17,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.40x = 457,650,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,650,665.82/17,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.30

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