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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.20, 26,362.20 and 16,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.20, 26,362.20 and 16,989.20 is: 25,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.20 : 26,362.20 = 16,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.20/26,362.20 = 16,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.20x = 26,362.20 × 16,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.20x = 447,872,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,872,688.24/17,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.73

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