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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.20, 26,509.20 and 17,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.20, 26,509.20 and 17,087.20 is: 25,644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.20 : 26,509.20 = 17,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.20/26,509.20 = 17,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.20x = 26,509.20 × 17,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.20x = 452,968,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,968,002.24/17,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.73

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