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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.59, 26,764.56 and 17,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.59, 26,764.56 and 17,035.65 is: 25,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.59 : 26,764.56 = 17,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.59/26,764.56 = 17,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.59x = 26,764.56 × 17,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.59x = 455,951,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,951,676.56/17,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.93

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