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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.59, 26,583.30 and 17,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.59, 26,583.30 and 17,284.03 is: 25,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.59 : 26,583.30 = 17,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.59/26,583.30 = 17,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.59x = 26,583.30 × 17,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.59x = 459,466,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,466,421.78/17,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.75

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