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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.02, 26,577.99 and 17,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.02, 26,577.99 and 17,223.46 is: 25,791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.02 : 26,577.99 = 17,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.02/26,577.99 = 17,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.02x = 26,577.99 × 17,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.02x = 457,764,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,764,947.65/17,749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.00

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