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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,702.82, 26,602.83 and 16,546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,702.82, 26,602.83 and 16,546.95 is: 24,865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,702.82 : 26,602.83 = 16,546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,702.82/26,602.83 = 16,546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,702.82x = 26,602.83 × 16,546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,702.82x = 440,195,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,195,697.87/17,702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.85

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