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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.43, 26,639.91 and 16,547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.43, 26,639.91 and 16,547.67 is: 24,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.43 : 26,639.91 = 16,547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.43/26,639.91 = 16,547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.43x = 26,639.91 × 16,547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.43x = 440,828,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,828,439.51/17,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.60

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