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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.80, 26,122.80 and 17,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.80, 26,122.80 and 17,056.80 is: 25,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.80 : 26,122.80 = 17,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.80/26,122.80 = 17,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.80x = 26,122.80 × 17,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.80x = 445,571,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,571,375.04/17,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.65

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