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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.80, 26,678.70 and 17,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.80, 26,678.70 and 17,027.40 is: 25,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.80 : 26,678.70 = 17,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.80/26,678.70 = 17,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.80x = 26,678.70 × 17,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.80x = 454,268,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,268,896.38/17,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.10

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