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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.17, 26,492.22 and 16,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.17, 26,492.22 and 16,613.89 is: 24,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.17 : 26,492.22 = 16,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.17/26,492.22 = 16,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.17x = 26,492.22 × 16,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.17x = 440,138,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,138,828.94/17,657.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.92

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