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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.88, 26,654.76 and 16,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.88, 26,654.76 and 16,687.26 is: 25,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.88 : 26,654.76 = 16,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.88/26,654.76 = 16,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.88x = 26,654.76 × 16,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.88x = 444,794,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,794,910.36/17,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.83

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