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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.09, 26,490.36 and 17,125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.09, 26,490.36 and 17,125.77 is: 25,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.09 : 26,490.36 = 17,125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.09/26,490.36 = 17,125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.09x = 26,490.36 × 17,125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.09x = 453,667,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,667,812.58/17,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.60

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