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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.60, 26,032.30 and 16,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.60, 26,032.30 and 16,710.60 is: 25,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.60 : 26,032.30 = 16,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.60/26,032.30 = 16,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.60x = 26,032.30 × 16,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.60x = 435,015,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,015,352.38/17,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.06

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