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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.60, 26,465.40 and 16,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.60, 26,465.40 and 16,963.20 is: 25,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.60 : 26,465.40 = 16,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.60/26,465.40 = 16,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.60x = 26,465.40 × 16,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.60x = 448,937,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,937,873.28/17,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.80

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