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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,796.69, 26,694.99 and 16,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,796.69, 26,694.99 and 16,714.13 is: 25,071.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,796.69 : 26,694.99 = 16,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,796.69/26,694.99 = 16,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,796.69x = 26,694.99 × 16,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,796.69x = 446,183,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,183,399.73/17,796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.15

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