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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.60, 26,293.47 and 16,719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.60, 26,293.47 and 16,719.07 is: 25,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.60 : 26,293.47 = 16,719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.60/26,293.47 = 16,719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.60x = 26,293.47 × 16,719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.60x = 439,602,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,602,365.47/17,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.06

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