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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.04, 26,362.38 and 17,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.04, 26,362.38 and 17,371.44 is: 25,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.04 : 26,362.38 = 17,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.04/26,362.38 = 17,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.04x = 26,362.38 × 17,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.04x = 457,952,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,952,502.43/17,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,927.16

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