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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.70, 26,697.76 and 16,584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.70, 26,697.76 and 16,584.67 is: 24,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.70 : 26,697.76 = 16,584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.70/26,697.76 = 16,584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.70x = 26,697.76 × 16,584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.70x = 442,773,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,773,539.34/17,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.73

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