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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.74, 26,877.52 and 17,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.74, 26,877.52 and 17,031.59 is: 25,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.74 : 26,877.52 = 17,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.74/26,877.52 = 17,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.74x = 26,877.52 × 17,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.74x = 457,766,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,766,964.14/17,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.97

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