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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.60, 26,595.90 and 16,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.60, 26,595.90 and 16,866.60 is: 25,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.60 : 26,595.90 = 16,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.60/26,595.90 = 16,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.60x = 26,595.90 × 16,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.60x = 448,582,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,582,406.94/17,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,299.90

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