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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.46, 26,799.33 and 16,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.46, 26,799.33 and 16,771.02 is: 25,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.46 : 26,799.33 = 16,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.46/26,799.33 = 16,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.46x = 26,799.33 × 16,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.46x = 449,452,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,452,099.42/17,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.01

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