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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.80, 26,188.20 and 17,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.80, 26,188.20 and 17,199.60 is: 25,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.80 : 26,188.20 = 17,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.80/26,188.20 = 17,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.80x = 26,188.20 × 17,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.80x = 450,426,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,426,564.72/17,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,799.40

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