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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.70, 26,597.12 and 17,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.70, 26,597.12 and 17,236.14 is: 25,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.70 : 26,597.12 = 17,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.70/26,597.12 = 17,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.70x = 26,597.12 × 17,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.70x = 458,431,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,431,597.74/17,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.13

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