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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,900.77, 26,847.62 and 17,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,900.77, 26,847.62 and 17,011.56 is: 25,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,900.77 : 26,847.62 = 17,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,900.77/26,847.62 = 17,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,900.77x = 26,847.62 × 17,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,900.77x = 456,719,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,719,941.02/17,900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.99

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