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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.20, 26,653.80 and 16,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.20, 26,653.80 and 16,674.80 is: 25,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.20 : 26,653.80 = 16,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.20/26,653.80 = 16,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.20x = 26,653.80 × 16,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.20x = 444,446,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,446,784.24/17,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.20

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