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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.10, 26,692.65 and 17,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.10, 26,692.65 and 17,114.70 is: 25,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.10 : 26,692.65 = 17,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.10/26,692.65 = 17,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.10x = 26,692.65 × 17,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.10x = 456,836,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,836,696.96/17,795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.05

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