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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.80, 26,269.20 and 17,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.80, 26,269.20 and 17,221.20 is: 25,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.80 : 26,269.20 = 17,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.80/26,269.20 = 17,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.80x = 26,269.20 × 17,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.80x = 452,387,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,387,147.04/17,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.80

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