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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.41, 26,494.09 and 16,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.41, 26,494.09 and 16,615.13 is: 24,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.41 : 26,494.09 = 16,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.41/26,494.09 = 16,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.41x = 26,494.09 × 16,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.41x = 440,202,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,202,575.57/17,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.78

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