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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,783.01, 26,702.26 and 16,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,783.01, 26,702.26 and 16,994.27 is: 25,517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,783.01 : 26,702.26 = 16,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,783.01/26,702.26 = 16,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,783.01x = 26,702.26 × 16,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,783.01x = 453,785,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,785,440.32/17,783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.92

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