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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.60, 26,523.90 and 16,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.60, 26,523.90 and 16,818.60 is: 25,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.60 : 26,523.90 = 16,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.60/26,523.90 = 16,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.60x = 26,523.90 × 16,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.60x = 446,094,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,094,864.54/17,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.90

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