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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.40, 26,436.60 and 16,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.40, 26,436.60 and 16,676.70 is: 25,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.40 : 26,436.60 = 16,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.40/26,436.60 = 16,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.40x = 26,436.60 × 16,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.40x = 440,875,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,875,247.22/17,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.05

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