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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.04, 26,685.05 and 16,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.04, 26,685.05 and 16,904 is: 25,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.04 : 26,685.05 = 16,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.04/26,685.05 = 16,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.04x = 26,685.05 × 16,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.04x = 451,084,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,084,085.20/17,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.10

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