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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.60, 26,063.40 and 16,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.60, 26,063.40 and 16,695.20 is: 25,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.60 : 26,063.40 = 16,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.60/26,063.40 = 16,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.60x = 26,063.40 × 16,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.60x = 435,133,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,133,675.68/17,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.80

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