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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.60, 26,085.90 and 16,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.60, 26,085.90 and 16,710.20 is: 25,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.60 : 26,085.90 = 16,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.60/26,085.90 = 16,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.60x = 26,085.90 × 16,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.60x = 435,900,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,900,606.18/17,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.30

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