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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.26, 26,879.76 and 17,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.26, 26,879.76 and 17,033.10 is: 25,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.26 : 26,879.76 = 17,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.26/26,879.76 = 17,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.26x = 26,879.76 × 17,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.26x = 457,845,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,845,640.06/17,922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.21

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