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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.92, 26,771.22 and 17,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.92, 26,771.22 and 17,184.36 is: 25,748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.92 : 26,771.22 = 17,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.92/26,771.22 = 17,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.92x = 26,771.22 × 17,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.92x = 460,046,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,046,282.12/17,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.49

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