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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561.20, 26,356.20 and 16,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561.20, 26,356.20 and 16,985.20 is: 25,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561.20 : 26,356.20 = 16,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561.20/26,356.20 = 16,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561.20x = 26,356.20 × 16,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561.20x = 447,665,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,665,328.24/17,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.73

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