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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.54, 26,901.78 and 17,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.54, 26,901.78 and 17,633.88 is: 26,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.54 : 26,901.78 = 17,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.54/26,901.78 = 17,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.54x = 26,901.78 × 17,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.54x = 474,382,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,382,760.31/17,931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.22

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