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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.70, 26,509.05 and 16,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.70, 26,509.05 and 16,895.10 is: 25,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.70 : 26,509.05 = 16,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.70/26,509.05 = 16,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.70x = 26,509.05 × 16,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.70x = 447,873,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,873,050.66/17,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.65

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