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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.30, 26,578.98 and 16,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.30, 26,578.98 and 16,636.73 is: 24,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.30 : 26,578.98 = 16,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.30/26,578.98 = 16,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.30x = 26,578.98 × 16,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.30x = 442,187,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,187,313.94/17,719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.13

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