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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.40, 26,612.70 and 17,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.40, 26,612.70 and 17,597.80 is: 26,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.40 : 26,612.70 = 17,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.40/26,612.70 = 17,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.40x = 26,612.70 × 17,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.40x = 468,324,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,324,972.06/17,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.14

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