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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.64, 26,594.49 and 16,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.64, 26,594.49 and 16,647.08 is: 24,970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.64 : 26,594.49 = 16,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.64/26,594.49 = 16,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.64x = 26,594.49 × 16,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.64x = 442,720,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,720,469.62/17,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.64

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