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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.87, 26,645.76 and 16,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.87, 26,645.76 and 16,681.26 is: 25,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.87 : 26,645.76 = 16,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.87/26,645.76 = 16,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.87x = 26,645.76 × 16,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.87x = 444,484,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,484,850.46/17,763.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.85

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