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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.60, 26,430.90 and 16,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.60, 26,430.90 and 16,940.20 is: 25,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.60 : 26,430.90 = 16,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.60/26,430.90 = 16,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.60x = 26,430.90 × 16,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.60x = 447,744,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,744,732.18/17,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.30

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