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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.56, 26,567.48 and 16,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.56, 26,567.48 and 16,679.04 is: 24,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.56 : 26,567.48 = 16,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.56/26,567.48 = 16,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.56x = 26,567.48 × 16,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.56x = 443,120,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,120,061.62/17,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.06

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