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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.69, 26,867.04 and 17,024.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.69, 26,867.04 and 17,024.65 is: 25,533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.69 : 26,867.04 = 17,024.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.69/26,867.04 = 17,024.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.69x = 26,867.04 × 17,024.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.69x = 457,401,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,401,821.53/17,913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.65

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