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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.80, 26,722.20 and 17,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.80, 26,722.20 and 17,056.40 is: 25,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.80 : 26,722.20 = 17,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.80/26,722.20 = 17,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.80x = 26,722.20 × 17,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.80x = 455,784,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,784,532.08/17,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,584.60

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