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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,899.22, 26,659.76 and 16,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,899.22, 26,659.76 and 16,962.46 is: 25,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,899.22 : 26,659.76 = 16,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,899.22/26,659.76 = 16,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,899.22x = 26,659.76 × 16,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,899.22x = 452,215,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,215,088.37/17,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.51

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