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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.28, 26,221.22 and 16,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.28, 26,221.22 and 16,949.04 is: 25,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.28 : 26,221.22 = 16,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.28/26,221.22 = 16,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.28x = 26,221.22 × 16,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.28x = 444,424,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,424,421.88/17,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.74

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