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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.20, 26,331.30 and 17,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.20, 26,331.30 and 17,068.20 is: 25,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.20 : 26,331.30 = 17,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.20/26,331.30 = 17,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.20x = 26,331.30 × 17,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.20x = 449,427,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,427,894.66/17,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.30

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