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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.55, 26,230.86 and 16,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.55, 26,230.86 and 16,674.60 is: 24,838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.55 : 26,230.86 = 16,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.55/26,230.86 = 16,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.55x = 26,230.86 × 16,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.55x = 437,389,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,389,098.16/17,609.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.18

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