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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.33, 26,634.51 and 16,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.33, 26,634.51 and 16,673.76 is: 25,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.33 : 26,634.51 = 16,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.33/26,634.51 = 16,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.33x = 26,634.51 × 16,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.33x = 444,097,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,097,427.46/17,756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.66

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