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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.80, 26,552.70 and 16,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.80, 26,552.70 and 16,943.40 is: 25,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.80 : 26,552.70 = 16,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.80/26,552.70 = 16,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.80x = 26,552.70 × 16,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.80x = 449,893,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,893,017.18/17,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,415.10

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