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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,857.76, 26,552.88 and 17,110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,857.76, 26,552.88 and 17,110.35 is: 25,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,857.76 : 26,552.88 = 17,110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,857.76/26,552.88 = 17,110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,857.76x = 26,552.88 × 17,110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,857.76x = 454,329,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,329,070.31/17,857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.56

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