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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.05, 26,225.64 and 16,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.05, 26,225.64 and 16,671.10 is: 24,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.05 : 26,225.64 = 16,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.05/26,225.64 = 16,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.05x = 26,225.64 × 16,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.05x = 437,210,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,210,267.00/17,606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.96

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