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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.70, 26,763.41 and 16,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.70, 26,763.41 and 16,858.13 is: 25,326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.70 : 26,763.41 = 16,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.70/26,763.41 = 16,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.70x = 26,763.41 × 16,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.70x = 451,180,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,180,953.35/17,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,326.33

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