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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.10, 26,062.65 and 16,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.10, 26,062.65 and 16,694.70 is: 25,042.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.10 : 26,062.65 = 16,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.10/26,062.65 = 16,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.10x = 26,062.65 × 16,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.10x = 435,108,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,108,122.96/17,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.05

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