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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.80, 26,145.96 and 17,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.80, 26,145.96 and 17,470.02 is: 26,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.80 : 26,145.96 = 17,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.80/26,145.96 = 17,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.80x = 26,145.96 × 17,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.80x = 456,770,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,770,444.12/17,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.69

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