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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,776.53, 26,799.73 and 16,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,776.53, 26,799.73 and 16,823.97 is: 25,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,776.53 : 26,799.73 = 16,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,776.53/26,799.73 = 16,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,776.53x = 26,799.73 × 16,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,776.53x = 450,877,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,877,811.47/17,776.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.66

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