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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.26, 26,559.40 and 16,937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.26, 26,559.40 and 16,937.52 is: 25,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.26 : 26,559.40 = 16,937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.26/26,559.40 = 16,937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.26x = 26,559.40 × 16,937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.26x = 449,850,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,850,259.95/17,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.29

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