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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.80, 26,320.20 and 17,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.80, 26,320.20 and 17,287.60 is: 25,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.80 : 26,320.20 = 17,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.80/26,320.20 = 17,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.80x = 26,320.20 × 17,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.80x = 455,013,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,013,089.52/17,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.40

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