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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.66, 26,365.84 and 17,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.66, 26,365.84 and 17,126.08 is: 25,486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.66 : 26,365.84 = 17,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.66/26,365.84 = 17,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.66x = 26,365.84 × 17,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.66x = 451,543,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,543,485.11/17,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.94

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