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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.96, 26,587.02 and 17,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.96, 26,587.02 and 17,229.48 is: 25,800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.96 : 26,587.02 = 17,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.96/26,587.02 = 17,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.96x = 26,587.02 × 17,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.96x = 458,080,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,080,529.35/17,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.14

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