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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.96, 26,582.52 and 17,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.96, 26,582.52 and 17,226.48 is: 25,795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.96 : 26,582.52 = 17,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.96/26,582.52 = 17,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.96x = 26,582.52 × 17,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.96x = 457,923,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,923,249.13/17,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.64

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