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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.60, 26,325.90 and 16,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.60, 26,325.90 and 16,859.40 is: 25,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.60 : 26,325.90 = 16,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.60/26,325.90 = 16,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.60x = 26,325.90 × 16,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.60x = 443,838,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,838,878.46/17,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.10

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