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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.19, 26,725.28 and 17,006.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.19, 26,725.28 and 17,006.42 is: 25,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.19 : 26,725.28 = 17,006.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.19/26,725.28 = 17,006.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.19x = 26,725.28 × 17,006.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.19x = 454,501,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,501,318.08/17,943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.02

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