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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.94, 26,222.22 and 16,949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.94, 26,222.22 and 16,949.88 is: 25,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.94 : 26,222.22 = 16,949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.94/26,222.22 = 16,949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.94x = 26,222.22 × 16,949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.94x = 444,463,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,463,482.33/17,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.01

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