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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.97, 26,361.47 and 16,236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.97, 26,361.47 and 16,236.94 is: 24,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.97 : 26,361.47 = 16,236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.97/26,361.47 = 16,236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.97x = 26,361.47 × 16,236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.97x = 428,029,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,029,606.70/17,637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.51

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