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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.60, 26,502.90 and 16,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.60, 26,502.90 and 16,804.60 is: 25,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.60 : 26,502.90 = 16,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.60/26,502.90 = 16,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.60x = 26,502.90 × 16,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.60x = 445,370,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,370,633.34/17,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.90

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