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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.60, 25,979.80 and 16,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.60, 25,979.80 and 16,675.60 is: 25,019.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.60 : 25,979.80 = 16,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.60/25,979.80 = 16,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.60x = 25,979.80 × 16,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.60x = 433,228,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,228,752.88/17,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.56

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