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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.40, 26,777.10 and 16,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.40, 26,777.10 and 16,987.40 is: 25,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.40 : 26,777.10 = 16,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.40/26,777.10 = 16,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.40x = 26,777.10 × 16,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.40x = 454,873,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,873,308.54/17,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.10

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