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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.70, 26,696.27 and 16,583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.70, 26,696.27 and 16,583.67 is: 24,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.70 : 26,696.27 = 16,583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.70/26,696.27 = 16,583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.70x = 26,696.27 × 16,583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.70x = 442,722,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,722,111.18/17,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.24

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