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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.78, 26,220.47 and 16,948.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.78, 26,220.47 and 16,948.54 is: 25,302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.78 : 26,220.47 = 16,948.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.78/26,220.47 = 16,948.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.78x = 26,220.47 × 16,948.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.78x = 444,398,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,398,684.61/17,563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.00

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