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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.70, 26,567.55 and 17,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.70, 26,567.55 and 17,366.10 is: 26,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.70 : 26,567.55 = 17,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.70/26,567.55 = 17,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.70x = 26,567.55 × 17,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.70x = 461,374,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,374,730.06/17,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.15

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