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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.80, 26,687.70 and 16,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.80, 26,687.70 and 16,841.40 is: 25,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.80 : 26,687.70 = 16,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.80/26,687.70 = 16,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.80x = 26,687.70 × 16,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.80x = 449,458,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,458,230.78/17,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.10

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