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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.76, 26,567.34 and 17,195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.76, 26,567.34 and 17,195.59 is: 25,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.76 : 26,567.34 = 17,195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.76/26,567.34 = 17,195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.76x = 26,567.34 × 17,195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.76x = 456,841,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,841,086.03/17,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.81

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