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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.80, 26,860.20 and 17,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.80, 26,860.20 and 17,148.40 is: 25,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.80 : 26,860.20 = 17,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.80/26,860.20 = 17,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.80x = 26,860.20 × 17,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.80x = 460,609,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,609,453.68/17,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.60

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