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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.20, 26,656.80 and 17,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.20, 26,656.80 and 17,641.60 is: 26,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.20 : 26,656.80 = 17,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.20/26,656.80 = 17,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.20x = 26,656.80 × 17,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.20x = 470,268,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,268,602.88/17,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.40

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