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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.20, 26,467.20 and 17,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.20, 26,467.20 and 17,059.20 is: 25,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.20 : 26,467.20 = 17,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.20/26,467.20 = 17,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.20x = 26,467.20 × 17,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.20x = 451,509,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,509,258.24/17,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.73

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