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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.78, 26,223.45 and 16,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.78, 26,223.45 and 16,950.54 is: 25,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.78 : 26,223.45 = 16,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.78/26,223.45 = 16,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.78x = 26,223.45 × 16,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.78x = 444,501,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,501,638.16/17,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.98

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