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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.04, 26,363.87 and 17,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.04, 26,363.87 and 17,372.44 is: 25,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.04 : 26,363.87 = 17,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.04/26,363.87 = 17,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.04x = 26,363.87 × 17,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.04x = 458,004,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,004,749.74/17,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.65

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