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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,694.60, 26,541.90 and 16,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,694.60, 26,541.90 and 16,830.60 is: 25,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,694.60 : 26,541.90 = 16,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,694.60/26,541.90 = 16,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,694.60x = 26,541.90 × 16,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,694.60x = 446,716,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,716,102.14/17,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.90

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