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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.70, 26,441.55 and 16,850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.70, 26,441.55 and 16,850.10 is: 25,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.70 : 26,441.55 = 16,850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.70/26,441.55 = 16,850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.70x = 26,441.55 × 16,850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.70x = 445,542,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,542,761.66/17,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.15

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