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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.60, 26,564.40 and 16,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.60, 26,564.40 and 16,845.60 is: 25,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.60 : 26,564.40 = 16,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.60/26,564.40 = 16,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.60x = 26,564.40 × 16,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.60x = 447,493,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,493,256.64/17,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.40

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