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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.50, 26,072.32 and 16,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.50, 26,072.32 and 16,655.80 is: 25,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.50 : 26,072.32 = 16,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.50/26,072.32 = 16,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.50x = 26,072.32 × 16,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.50x = 434,255,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,255,347.46/17,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.99

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