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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.60, 26,525.40 and 16,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.60, 26,525.40 and 16,819.60 is: 25,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.60 : 26,525.40 = 16,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.60/26,525.40 = 16,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.60x = 26,525.40 × 16,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.60x = 446,146,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,146,617.84/17,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.40

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