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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.40, 26,465.40 and 16,894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.40, 26,465.40 and 16,894.80 is: 25,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.40 : 26,465.40 = 16,894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.40/26,465.40 = 16,894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.40x = 26,465.40 × 16,894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.40x = 447,127,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,127,639.92/17,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.90

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