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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.84, 26,294.88 and 17,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.84, 26,294.88 and 17,201.60 is: 25,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.84 : 26,294.88 = 17,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.84/26,294.88 = 17,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.84x = 26,294.88 × 17,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.84x = 452,314,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,314,007.81/17,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.30

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