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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.60, 26,322.90 and 16,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.60, 26,322.90 and 16,868.20 is: 25,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.60 : 26,322.90 = 16,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.60/26,322.90 = 16,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.60x = 26,322.90 × 16,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.60x = 444,019,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,019,941.78/17,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.30

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