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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.60, 26,618.40 and 16,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.60, 26,618.40 and 16,881.60 is: 25,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.60 : 26,618.40 = 16,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.60/26,618.40 = 16,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.60x = 26,618.40 × 16,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.60x = 449,361,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,361,181.44/17,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,322.40

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