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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.60, 25,976.80 and 16,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.60, 25,976.80 and 16,673.60 is: 25,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.60 : 25,976.80 = 16,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.60/25,976.80 = 16,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.60x = 25,976.80 × 16,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.60x = 433,126,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,126,772.48/17,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.56

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