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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.60, 26,502.90 and 17,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.60, 26,502.90 and 17,409.40 is: 26,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.60 : 26,502.90 = 17,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.60/26,502.90 = 17,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.60x = 26,502.90 × 17,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.60x = 461,399,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,399,587.26/17,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.10

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