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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.98, 26,540.28 and 16,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.98, 26,540.28 and 16,841.82 is: 25,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.98 : 26,540.28 = 16,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.98/26,540.28 = 16,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.98x = 26,540.28 × 16,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.98x = 446,986,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,986,618.51/17,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.50

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