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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.93, 26,860.65 and 17,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.93, 26,860.65 and 17,312.04 is: 25,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.93 : 26,860.65 = 17,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.93/26,860.65 = 17,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.93x = 26,860.65 × 17,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.93x = 465,012,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,012,647.23/17,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,927.76

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