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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.08, 26,632.61 and 16,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.08, 26,632.61 and 16,672.51 is: 25,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.08 : 26,632.61 = 16,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.08/26,632.61 = 16,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.08x = 26,632.61 × 16,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.08x = 444,032,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,032,456.55/17,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,008.76

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