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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.84, 26,699.44 and 16,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.84, 26,699.44 and 16,585.80 is: 24,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.84 : 26,699.44 = 16,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.84/26,699.44 = 16,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.84x = 26,699.44 × 16,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.84x = 442,831,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,831,571.95/17,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.40

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