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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.68, 26,711.76 and 16,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.68, 26,711.76 and 16,725.28 is: 25,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.68 : 26,711.76 = 16,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.68/26,711.76 = 16,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.68x = 26,711.76 × 16,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.68x = 446,761,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,761,665.29/17,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.15

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