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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,918.42, 26,835.91 and 17,295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,918.42, 26,835.91 and 17,295.53 is: 25,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,918.42 : 26,835.91 = 17,295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,918.42/26,835.91 = 17,295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,918.42x = 26,835.91 × 17,295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,918.42x = 464,141,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,141,109.06/17,918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.02

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