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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.30, 26,577.48 and 16,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.30, 26,577.48 and 16,635.73 is: 24,953.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.30 : 26,577.48 = 16,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.30/26,577.48 = 16,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.30x = 26,577.48 × 16,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.30x = 442,135,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,135,781.36/17,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.63

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