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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,789.62, 26,684.40 and 16,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,789.62, 26,684.40 and 16,707.06 is: 25,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,789.62 : 26,684.40 = 16,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,789.62/26,684.40 = 16,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,789.62x = 26,684.40 × 16,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,789.62x = 445,817,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,817,675.79/17,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.55

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