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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.44, 26,105.40 and 17,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.44, 26,105.40 and 17,426.88 is: 25,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.44 : 26,105.40 = 17,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.44/26,105.40 = 17,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.44x = 26,105.40 × 17,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.44x = 454,935,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,935,673.15/17,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.24

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