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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.24, 26,683.22 and 16,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.24, 26,683.22 and 16,855.70 is: 25,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.24 : 26,683.22 = 16,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.24/26,683.22 = 16,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.24x = 26,683.22 × 16,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.24x = 449,764,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,764,260.08/17,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.28

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