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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.60, 26,331.90 and 17,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.60, 26,331.90 and 17,266.60 is: 25,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.60 : 26,331.90 = 17,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.60/26,331.90 = 17,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.60x = 26,331.90 × 17,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.60x = 454,662,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,662,384.54/17,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.90

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