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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.51, 26,584.74 and 17,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.51, 26,584.74 and 17,227.96 is: 25,797.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.51 : 26,584.74 = 17,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.51/26,584.74 = 17,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.51x = 26,584.74 × 17,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.51x = 458,000,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,000,770.87/17,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.76

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