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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.60, 26,562.90 and 16,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.60, 26,562.90 and 16,844.60 is: 25,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.60 : 26,562.90 = 16,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.60/26,562.90 = 16,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.60x = 26,562.90 × 16,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.60x = 447,441,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,441,425.34/17,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,266.90

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