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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.20, 26,475.30 and 16,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.20, 26,475.30 and 16,872.60 is: 25,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.20 : 26,475.30 = 16,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.20/26,475.30 = 16,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.20x = 26,475.30 × 16,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.20x = 446,707,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,707,146.78/17,650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.90

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