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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.91, 26,381.13 and 17,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.91, 26,381.13 and 17,136.33 is: 25,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.91 : 26,381.13 = 17,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.91/26,381.13 = 17,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.91x = 26,381.13 × 17,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.91x = 452,075,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,075,749.45/17,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.23

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