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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.40, 26,627.70 and 16,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.40, 26,627.70 and 16,676.60 is: 25,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.40 : 26,627.70 = 16,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.40/26,627.70 = 16,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.40x = 26,627.70 × 16,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.40x = 444,059,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,059,501.82/17,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.13

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