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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.49, 26,575.77 and 17,221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.49, 26,575.77 and 17,221.95 is: 25,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.49 : 26,575.77 = 17,221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.49/26,575.77 = 17,221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.49x = 26,575.77 × 17,221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.49x = 457,686,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,686,582.15/17,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.81

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