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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.02, 26,712.23 and 17,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.02, 26,712.23 and 17,266.53 is: 25,899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.02 : 26,712.23 = 17,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.02/26,712.23 = 17,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.02x = 26,712.23 × 17,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.02x = 461,227,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,227,434.33/17,808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.99

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