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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,736.74, 26,635.08 and 17,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,736.74, 26,635.08 and 17,030.42 is: 25,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,736.74 : 26,635.08 = 17,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,736.74/26,635.08 = 17,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,736.74x = 26,635.08 × 17,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,736.74x = 453,606,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,606,599.13/17,736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.41

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