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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.28, 26,228.62 and 16,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.28, 26,228.62 and 16,954.16 is: 25,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.28 : 26,228.62 = 16,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.28/26,228.62 = 16,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.28x = 26,228.62 × 16,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.28x = 444,684,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,684,220.06/17,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,310.33

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