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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.60, 26,152.80 and 16,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.60, 26,152.80 and 16,756.80 is: 25,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.60 : 26,152.80 = 16,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.60/26,152.80 = 16,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.60x = 26,152.80 × 16,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.60x = 438,237,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,237,239.04/17,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.16

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