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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.08, 26,560.19 and 16,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.08, 26,560.19 and 16,779.22 is: 25,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.08 : 26,560.19 = 16,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.08/26,560.19 = 16,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.08x = 26,560.19 × 16,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.08x = 445,659,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,659,271.25/17,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.08

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