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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.96, 26,591.52 and 17,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.96, 26,591.52 and 17,232.48 is: 25,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.96 : 26,591.52 = 17,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.96/26,591.52 = 17,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.96x = 26,591.52 × 17,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.96x = 458,237,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,237,836.57/17,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.64

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