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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.96, 26,797.08 and 16,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.96, 26,797.08 and 16,769.52 is: 25,156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.96 : 26,797.08 = 16,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.96/26,797.08 = 16,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.96x = 26,797.08 × 16,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.96x = 449,374,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,374,169.00/17,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.76

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