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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.70, 35,898.96 and 17,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.70, 35,898.96 and 17,073.17 is: 23,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.70 : 35,898.96 = 17,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.70/35,898.96 = 17,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.70x = 35,898.96 × 17,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.70x = 612,909,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,909,046.90/26,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.67

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