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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.72, 26,766.23 and 17,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.72, 26,766.23 and 17,036.89 is: 25,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.72 : 26,766.23 = 17,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.72/26,766.23 = 17,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.72x = 26,766.23 × 17,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.72x = 456,013,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,013,164.12/17,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.76

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