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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.60, 26,333.40 and 16,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.60, 26,333.40 and 16,875.20 is: 25,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.60 : 26,333.40 = 16,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.60/26,333.40 = 16,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.60x = 26,333.40 × 16,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.60x = 444,381,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,381,391.68/17,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.80

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