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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.17, 26,493.72 and 16,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.17, 26,493.72 and 16,614.89 is: 24,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.17 : 26,493.72 = 16,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.17/26,493.72 = 16,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.17x = 26,493.72 × 16,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.17x = 440,190,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,190,243.49/17,658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.42

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