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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496.80, 26,245.20 and 17,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,496.80, 26,245.20 and 17,205.20 is: 25,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496.80 : 26,245.20 = 17,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496.80/26,245.20 = 17,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496.80x = 26,245.20 × 17,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496.80x = 451,553,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,553,915.04/17,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.80

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