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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.06, 26,692.55 and 16,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.06, 26,692.55 and 16,712.49 is: 25,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.06 : 26,692.55 = 16,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.06/26,692.55 = 16,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.06x = 26,692.55 × 16,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.06x = 446,098,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,098,974.95/17,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.70

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