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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.80, 26,738.70 and 16,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.80, 26,738.70 and 16,875.40 is: 25,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.80 : 26,738.70 = 16,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.80/26,738.70 = 16,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.80x = 26,738.70 × 16,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.80x = 451,226,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,226,257.98/17,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,313.10

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