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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.80, 26,501.70 and 16,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.80, 26,501.70 and 16,501.40 is: 24,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.80 : 26,501.70 = 16,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.80/26,501.70 = 16,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.80x = 26,501.70 × 16,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.80x = 437,315,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,315,152.38/17,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.10

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