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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.52, 26,590.41 and 16,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.52, 26,590.41 and 16,495.92 is: 24,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.52 : 26,590.41 = 16,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.52/26,590.41 = 16,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.52x = 26,590.41 × 16,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.52x = 438,633,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,633,276.13/17,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.62

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