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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.70, 26,758.05 and 16,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.70, 26,758.05 and 16,672.30 is: 25,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.70 : 26,758.05 = 16,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.70/26,758.05 = 16,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.70x = 26,758.05 × 16,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.70x = 446,118,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,118,237.02/17,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,008.45

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