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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.30, 26,423.55 and 16,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.30, 26,423.55 and 16,470.90 is: 24,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.30 : 26,423.55 = 16,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.30/26,423.55 = 16,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.30x = 26,423.55 × 16,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.30x = 435,219,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,219,649.70/17,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.09

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