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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.69, 26,487.62 and 16,699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.69, 26,487.62 and 16,699.45 is: 24,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.69 : 26,487.62 = 16,699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.69/26,487.62 = 16,699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.69x = 26,487.62 × 16,699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.69x = 442,328,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,328,536.09/17,723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.91

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