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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.60, 26,439.90 and 16,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.60, 26,439.90 and 16,897.60 is: 25,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.60 : 26,439.90 = 16,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.60/26,439.90 = 16,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.60x = 26,439.90 × 16,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.60x = 446,770,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,770,854.24/17,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.40

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