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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.60, 26,033.80 and 16,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.60, 26,033.80 and 16,711.60 is: 25,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.60 : 26,033.80 = 16,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.60/26,033.80 = 16,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.60x = 26,033.80 × 16,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.60x = 435,066,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,066,452.08/17,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.56

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