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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.16, 26,487.72 and 16,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.16, 26,487.72 and 16,610.88 is: 24,922.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.16 : 26,487.72 = 16,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.16/26,487.72 = 16,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.16x = 26,487.72 × 16,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.16x = 439,984,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,984,205.96/17,654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.42

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