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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.56, 26,564.48 and 16,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.56, 26,564.48 and 16,677.04 is: 24,986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.56 : 26,564.48 = 16,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.56/26,564.48 = 16,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.56x = 26,564.48 × 16,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.56x = 443,016,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,016,895.54/17,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.06

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