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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.72, 26,451.36 and 17,540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.72, 26,451.36 and 17,540.64 is: 26,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.72 : 26,451.36 = 17,540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.72/26,451.36 = 17,540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.72x = 26,451.36 × 17,540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.72x = 463,973,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,973,783.27/17,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.16

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