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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.78, 26,575.49 and 17,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.78, 26,575.49 and 17,221.88 is: 25,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.78 : 26,575.49 = 17,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.78/26,575.49 = 17,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.78x = 26,575.49 × 17,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.78x = 457,680,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,680,009.21/17,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.02

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