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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.20, 26,366.70 and 16,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.20, 26,366.70 and 16,992.20 is: 25,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.20 : 26,366.70 = 16,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.20/26,366.70 = 16,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.20x = 26,366.70 × 16,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.20x = 448,028,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,028,239.74/17,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.23

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