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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.74, 26,632.08 and 17,028.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.74, 26,632.08 and 17,028.42 is: 25,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.74 : 26,632.08 = 17,028.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.74/26,632.08 = 17,028.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.74x = 26,632.08 × 17,028.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.74x = 453,502,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,502,243.71/17,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.41

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