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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,556.40, 26,283.40 and 17,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,556.40, 26,283.40 and 17,044.40 is: 25,516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,556.40 : 26,283.40 = 17,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,556.40/26,283.40 = 17,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,556.40x = 26,283.40 × 17,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,556.40x = 447,984,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,984,782.96/17,556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.89

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