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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.08, 26,583.96 and 16,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.08, 26,583.96 and 16,795.16 is: 25,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.08 : 26,583.96 = 16,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.08/26,583.96 = 16,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.08x = 26,583.96 × 16,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.08x = 446,481,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,481,861.63/17,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.77

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