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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.28, 26,879.81 and 17,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.28, 26,879.81 and 17,033.13 is: 25,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.28 : 26,879.81 = 17,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.28/26,879.81 = 17,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.28x = 26,879.81 × 17,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.28x = 457,847,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,847,298.11/17,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.26

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