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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.60, 26,904.60 and 16,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.60, 26,904.60 and 16,918.80 is: 25,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.60 : 26,904.60 = 16,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.60/26,904.60 = 16,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.60x = 26,904.60 × 16,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.60x = 455,193,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,193,546.48/17,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,351.06

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