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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.84, 26,702.42 and 16,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.84, 26,702.42 and 16,587.80 is: 24,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.84 : 26,702.42 = 16,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.84/26,702.42 = 16,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.84x = 26,702.42 × 16,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.84x = 442,934,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,934,402.48/17,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.38

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