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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.80, 26,585.70 and 16,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.80, 26,585.70 and 16,773.40 is: 25,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.80 : 26,585.70 = 16,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.80/26,585.70 = 16,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.80x = 26,585.70 × 16,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.80x = 445,932,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,932,580.38/17,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.10

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