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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.93, 26,477.08 and 17,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.93, 26,477.08 and 17,029.04 is: 25,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.93 : 26,477.08 = 17,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.93/26,477.08 = 17,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.93x = 26,477.08 × 17,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.93x = 450,879,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,879,079.45/17,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,542.77

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