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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.76, 26,763.52 and 17,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.76, 26,763.52 and 17,466.20 is: 26,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.76 : 26,763.52 = 17,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.76/26,763.52 = 17,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.76x = 26,763.52 × 17,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.76x = 467,456,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,456,993.02/17,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.21

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