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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.14, 26,596.74 and 16,648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.14, 26,596.74 and 16,648.58 is: 24,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.14 : 26,596.74 = 16,648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.14/26,596.74 = 16,648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.14x = 26,596.74 × 16,648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.14x = 442,797,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,797,820.65/17,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.89

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