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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.18, 26,479.91 and 17,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.18, 26,479.91 and 17,267.56 is: 25,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.18 : 26,479.91 = 17,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.18/26,479.91 = 17,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.18x = 26,479.91 × 17,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.18x = 457,243,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,243,434.72/17,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.93

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