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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.11, 26,457.82 and 17,067.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.11, 26,457.82 and 17,067.53 is: 25,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.11 : 26,457.82 = 17,067.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.11/26,457.82 = 17,067.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.11x = 26,457.82 × 17,067.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.11x = 451,569,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,569,660.06/17,661.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.60

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