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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.01, 26,717.28 and 17,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.01, 26,717.28 and 17,004.30 is: 25,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.01 : 26,717.28 = 17,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.01/26,717.28 = 17,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.01x = 26,717.28 × 17,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.01x = 454,308,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,308,644.30/17,793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,532.98

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