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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.70, 26,584.05 and 17,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.70, 26,584.05 and 17,042.30 is: 25,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.70 : 26,584.05 = 17,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.70/26,584.05 = 17,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.70x = 26,584.05 × 17,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.70x = 453,053,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,053,355.32/17,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.45

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