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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.20, 26,951.04 and 17,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.20, 26,951.04 and 17,372.24 is: 26,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.20 : 26,951.04 = 17,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.20/26,951.04 = 17,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.20x = 26,951.04 × 17,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.20x = 468,199,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,199,935.13/17,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.05

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