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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.26, 24,601.32 and 17,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.26, 24,601.32 and 17,226.54 is: 23,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.26 : 24,601.32 = 17,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.26/24,601.32 = 17,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.26x = 24,601.32 × 17,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.26x = 423,795,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,795,623.03/17,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.38

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