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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.60, 26,603.40 and 16,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.60, 26,603.40 and 16,871.60 is: 25,307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.60 : 26,603.40 = 16,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.60/26,603.40 = 16,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.60x = 26,603.40 × 16,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.60x = 448,841,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,841,923.44/17,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,307.40

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