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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.40, 26,363.10 and 16,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.40, 26,363.10 and 16,711.40 is: 25,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.40 : 26,363.10 = 16,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.40/26,363.10 = 16,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.40x = 26,363.10 × 16,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.40x = 440,564,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,564,309.34/17,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.10

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