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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.56, 26,230.85 and 16,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.56, 26,230.85 and 16,674.60 is: 24,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.56 : 26,230.85 = 16,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.56/26,230.85 = 16,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.56x = 26,230.85 × 16,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.56x = 437,388,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,388,931.41/17,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.15

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