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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.02, 26,663.46 and 16,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.02, 26,663.46 and 16,680.52 is: 25,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.02 : 26,663.46 = 16,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.02/26,663.46 = 16,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.02x = 26,663.46 × 16,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.02x = 444,760,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,760,377.80/17,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.06

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