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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.94, 26,862.95 and 17,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.94, 26,862.95 and 17,021.90 is: 25,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.94 : 26,862.95 = 17,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.94/26,862.95 = 17,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.94x = 26,862.95 × 17,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.94x = 457,258,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,258,448.61/17,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.56

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