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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.20, 26,503.20 and 17,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.20, 26,503.20 and 17,083.20 is: 25,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.20 : 26,503.20 = 17,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.20/26,503.20 = 17,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.20x = 26,503.20 × 17,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.20x = 452,759,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,759,466.24/17,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.73

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