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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.55, 26,218.94 and 16,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.55, 26,218.94 and 16,666.60 is: 24,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.55 : 26,218.94 = 16,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.55/26,218.94 = 16,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.55x = 26,218.94 × 16,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.55x = 436,980,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,980,585.40/17,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.26

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