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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,687.20, 26,530.80 and 16,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,687.20, 26,530.80 and 16,909.60 is: 25,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,687.20 : 26,530.80 = 16,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,687.20/26,530.80 = 16,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,687.20x = 26,530.80 × 16,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,687.20x = 448,625,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,625,215.68/17,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.40

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