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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.80, 26,945.70 and 17,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.80, 26,945.70 and 17,672.20 is: 26,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.80 : 26,945.70 = 17,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.80/26,945.70 = 17,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.80x = 26,945.70 × 17,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.80x = 476,189,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,189,799.54/17,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.30

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