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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.66, 26,483.96 and 16,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.66, 26,483.96 and 16,608.38 is: 24,918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.66 : 26,483.96 = 16,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.66/26,483.96 = 16,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.66x = 26,483.96 × 16,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.66x = 439,855,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,855,580.69/17,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.66

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