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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.29, 26,209.67 and 16,660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.29, 26,209.67 and 16,660.35 is: 24,816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.29 : 26,209.67 = 16,660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.29/26,209.67 = 16,660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.29x = 26,209.67 × 16,660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.29x = 436,662,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,662,192.28/17,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.99

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