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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.88, 26,524.65 and 16,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.88, 26,524.65 and 16,650.34 is: 24,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.88 : 26,524.65 = 16,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.88/26,524.65 = 16,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.88x = 26,524.65 × 16,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.88x = 441,644,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,644,492.55/17,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,946.19

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