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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.91, 26,805.30 and 17,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.91, 26,805.30 and 17,275.14 is: 25,872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.91 : 26,805.30 = 17,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.91/26,805.30 = 17,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.91x = 26,805.30 × 17,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.91x = 463,065,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,065,310.24/17,897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.59

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