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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.60, 26,002.30 and 16,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.60, 26,002.30 and 16,690.60 is: 25,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.60 : 26,002.30 = 16,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.60/26,002.30 = 16,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.60x = 26,002.30 × 16,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.60x = 433,993,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,993,988.38/17,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.06

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