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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.28, 26,222.71 and 16,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.28, 26,222.71 and 16,950.04 is: 25,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.28 : 26,222.71 = 16,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.28/26,222.71 = 16,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.28x = 26,222.71 × 16,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.28x = 444,475,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,475,983.41/17,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.24

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