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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.76, 26,565.84 and 17,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.76, 26,565.84 and 17,194.59 is: 25,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.76 : 26,565.84 = 17,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.76/26,565.84 = 17,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.76x = 26,565.84 × 17,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.76x = 456,788,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,788,726.81/17,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.31

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