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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.33, 26,636.01 and 16,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.33, 26,636.01 and 16,674.76 is: 25,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.33 : 26,636.01 = 16,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.33/26,636.01 = 16,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.33x = 26,636.01 × 16,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.33x = 444,149,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,149,074.11/17,757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.15

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