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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.02, 26,664.96 and 16,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.02, 26,664.96 and 16,681.52 is: 25,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.02 : 26,664.96 = 16,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.02/26,664.96 = 16,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.02x = 26,664.96 × 16,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.02x = 444,812,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,812,063.54/17,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.56

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