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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,796.56, 26,694.80 and 16,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,796.56, 26,694.80 and 16,714 is: 25,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,796.56 : 26,694.80 = 16,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,796.56/26,694.80 = 16,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,796.56x = 26,694.80 × 16,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,796.56x = 446,176,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,176,887.20/17,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.96

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