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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.60, 26,414.69 and 16,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.60, 26,414.69 and 16,170.40 is: 24,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.60 : 26,414.69 = 16,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.60/26,414.69 = 16,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.60x = 26,414.69 × 16,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.60x = 427,136,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,136,103.18/17,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.13

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